Structured exercise programs for higher education students experiencing mental health challenges: background, significance, and implementation

The incidence of mental illness is greatest among young adults, and those enrolled in higher education may be particularly vulnerable compared to the general young adult population. Many higher education institutions employ student support staff tasked with implementing strategies to improve student wellbeing and mental illness.

Citation:
Jeftic I, Furzer BJ, Dimmock JA, Wright K, Boyd C, Budden T, Rosenberg M, Kramer B, Buist B, Fitzpatrick I, Sabiston C, de Jonge M, Jackson B. Structured exercise programs for higher education students experiencing mental health challenges: background, significance, and implementation. Front Public Health. 2023;11

Keywords:
Anxiety; college; depression; physical activity; post-secondary; substance use

Abstract:
The incidence of mental illness is greatest among young adults, and those enrolled in higher education may be particularly vulnerable compared to the general young adult population. Many higher education institutions employ student support staff tasked with implementing strategies to improve student wellbeing and mental illness.