Are Campus Services Reaching Those in Need? Substance Use and Awareness of University Counseling Services

Pasman, Emily; Agius, Elizabeth; O'Shay, Sydney; Broman, Michael J.; Lee, Guijin; Resko, Stella M.

doi:10.1080/87568225.2023.2208761

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“…Students' intentions to use a phone helpline, may also be directly impacted by their awareness of the mental health services available to them. Pasman et al (2023) identified that college student substance use history impacted awareness of campus counseling services, which may thus influence service use. These findings highlight the need to assess public messaging campaigns specific to helplines, and the 988 Lifeline in particular, in order to impact both help-seeking intentions and behavior.…”

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“…Frequent use of substances was found to predict help-seeking for suicidal thoughts, with students with reports of greater substance use expressing lower intentions to seek help for suicidal thoughts. Scholars have also previously identified that past month high-intensity drinking was associated with lower awareness of services (Pasman et al, 2023), thereby likely impacting help-seeking behavior. Low help-seeking in relation to suicide may also be related to the perceived efficacy of services (Bornheimer et al, 2022), with students preferring to self-medicate for symptom management (Walters et al, 2018).…”

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“…One key barrier to access is awareness of existing resources for substance use crises. Regarding substance use, scholars have identified early initiation of use and the past month of high-intensity drinking as predictors of lower awareness of campus counseling services (Pasman et al, 2023). This lack of awareness further reveals a need for a greater understanding of help-seeking behaviors and necessary support for college students.…”

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Are Campus Services Reaching Those in Need? Substance Use and Awareness of University Counseling Services

Cited by 4 publications

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