Name: College Students’ Mental Health Well-Being and Their Knowledge and Use of Self-Care
Start: 2026-10-08T08:00:00-0500
End: 2026-10-08T09:00:00-0500

Beyond Borders: Global Collaborations for Mental Health Research and Services Conference

College Students’ Mental Health Well-Being and Their Knowledge and Use of Self-Care

Thursday October 8, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

There is a growing mental health crisis on U.S. college campuses. Because of stigma, costs, and limited college counseling services, this study seeks to understand how self-care can promote a college student’s mental health. This mixed-methods survey took place at a public university in the Southwestern region of the U.S. Correlational and regression analyses found that self-care was a predictor of overall mental health well-being. The findings also suggest that students believe that their culture does not support self-care. The following themes emerged: physical wellness and maintenance, emotional and mental wellness, mindfulness and spirituality, connection and relational support, creativity, expression, and enjoyment, and barriers to self-care. The researchers encourage promoting self-care and educating students about these types of practices.

Speakers

Dr. Craig Stern

Assistant Professor of Social Work, New Mexico Highlands University

I am an Assistant Professor of Social Work in the Facundo Valdez School of Social Work at New Mexico Highlands University. I am a licensed social worker in the State of Colorado, and I have been teaching in higher education for 19 years. I have published peer-reviewed articles... Read More →

Thursday October 8, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Student Mental Health

Beyond Borders: Global Mental Health Conference

Dr. Craig Stern

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Beyond Borders: Global Mental Health Conference

Dr. Craig Stern

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