This study focused on the design and development of preventive mental health intervention programs to facilitate college adjustment and resilience among preservice students. Moreover, it aimed at strengthening the faculty's capacity to deliver responsive mental health services in the academe. The program hoped to address incremental growth in reported cases of psychologically- distressed students, mitigate the burden of mental health problems, and rally for mental health support.
The research utilized the explanatory sequential mixed method research design and was participated in by 192 preservice students and 54 faculty who were selected through random sampling. Quantitative data were obtained from two standardized instruments, the Basic Personality Inventory and O’ Connors Mental Health Literacy Scale. Twenty respondents with significantly elevated scores from each sector were invited to participate in focus group discussions. Ethical approval was obtained before the study commenced and a group orientation was conducted to explain crucial aspects of the research.
The study culminated in crafting resilience training program for preservice students and faculty based on their psychological and mental health literacy profile. The modules were tailored to identified needs thematically drawn from focus group sessions, content- validated and revised following experts' evaluation. Pilot testing shall be undertaken as a separate research to determine appropriateness, efficacy, relevance and effectiveness.

Authors:
Hennie Lomibao, Bicol University, Philippines
Dennis Pama, Bicol University, Philippines

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Posted by Clive Staples Lewis

Last updated: 2023-02-23 23:45:00

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