JOURNAL ARTICLE

Investigators at Curtin University Zero in on Mental Health Diseases and Conditions (Psychological distress and negative life events among university students: mapping patterns of exposure and impact).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 614 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on research conducted at Curtin University in Perth, Australia, examining the impact of negative life events (NLE) on university students' mental health. The study involved 650 students who reported that 98% experienced at least one NLE, with 50% encountering such events in the past year. Common issues included academic problems and domestic violence, which were linked to poorer mental health outcomes. The findings suggest a need for targeted mental health support programs for students, highlighting the prevalence and co-occurrence of NLEs in this demographic. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/09, p614
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Technology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:187925889
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