Tag: Anxiety
Social Media Use Patterns and Mental Health Outcomes Among Sexual and Gender Minority University Students in Western Kenya: A Mixed Methods Study

Social Media Use Patterns and Mental Health Outcomes Among Sexual and Gender Minority University Students in Western Kenya: A Mixed Methods Study

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Lydiah O. Amgechi, Edward Okaya, Manson Sichari & James Bill OudaDepartment of Educational PsychologyMasinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, KenyaORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4255-6608Email: lamgechi@gmail.com Abstract: Social media has become an invaluable channel through which Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) university students seek identity affirmation, social support and community belonging. However, these platforms may also expose users…

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Relationship between Mental Health Literacy and Mental Well-being among Students in Secondary Schools in Homa Bay County, Kenya

Relationship between Mental Health Literacy and Mental Well-being among Students in Secondary Schools in Homa Bay County, Kenya

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Monica Anne Achieng Oyoo, John Odwar Agak & Quinter MigundeDepartment of Educational Psychology, Maseno University, Kenya.Email: linioyoo@gmail.com Abstract: Reports by World Health Organization indicate that 25% of Kenyans suffer from mental health problems. The most common of these are depression and anxiety with preval9-2ence rates of 28.1% and 38% respectively among students in secondary schools…

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Moderation Effect of Mental Health Resources on Mental Health Literacy and Mental Well-being among Students in Secondary Schools in Homa Bay County, Kenya

Moderation Effect of Mental Health Resources on Mental Health Literacy and Mental Well-being among Students in Secondary Schools in Homa Bay County, Kenya

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Monica Anne Achieng Oyoo, John Odwar Agak & Quinter MigundeDepartment of Educational Psychology, Maseno University, Kenya.Email: linioyoo@gmail.com Abstract: Studies have shown that availability of mental health resources could moderate the relationship between mental health literacy and mental well-being. Appropriate help-seeking attitudes towards mental health is also a contributing factor to mental well-being. Reports also indicate…

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