Outcome of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) on Depression, Anxiety, Stress (DASS), and Suicidal Behavior for the Students of Jashore University of Science & Technology (JUST)

What is the project about?

The Mental health project will screen all the students of JUST for Depression, anxiety, stress, and suicidal ideation; identify the group of interest, and organize "mental health first aid sessions" for the students with mental health issues. Moreover, the project will arrange a single session of professional support for students with suicidal ideation and major mental health illness.

How to participate?

If you are a student of Jashore University of Science & Technology, participate in the project by filling up the online questionnaire https://forms.gle/Kf66BmwsVFK4P84P6

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What is the outcome of the project?

The outcome of the project will be contributing to the identification of students needing support, planning for establishing a mental health care pathway, and eliciting the impact of these activities on the student's mental health, academic performance, and rate of suicidal attempts. The project will be directly related to "health and wellbeing" and "quality education" for achieving sustainable development goals and improving the academic ranking of the university.