Amornrat Saito|Debra K. Creedy
Determining mental health literacy of undergraduate nursing students to inform learning and teaching strategies
Griffith University|Griffith University
abstract limited research mental health literacy among undergraduate nursing students australia overseas studies indicate significant gaps students knowledge practice aims study 1 assess mental health literacy knowledge undergraduate nursing students compare across year levels 2 identify students learning needs mental health literacy practice convenience sample 114 bachelor nursing students studying one australian university completed online survey results showed thirdyear students reported higher levels mental health literacy compared first secondyear students almost 40 students felt sufficient understanding mental health literacy practice respondents 667 wanted information different types mental illnesses treatments reduce mental health stigma care communicate people mental illness students identified mental health first aid training compulsory nursing students mental health literacy crucial area addressed undergraduate nursing education explicit content skill development required improve students awareness health literacy inform practice