African Journal of Pentecostal and Charismatic Research | 25 February 2010
Digital Mental Health Support Services Adoption by University Students in South African Universities: Outcome Tracking Over Two Years
N, k, o, s, a, n, a, D, l, a, m, i, n, i
Abstract
University students in South Africa face unique challenges related to mental health, including academic pressures and social isolation. A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating surveys with qualitative interviews to understand student experiences and perceptions of the digital platforms. Amongst participants who adopted these services, there was a significant increase in reported levels of stress reduction (p < 0.05) compared to those who did not use the services. Digital mental health support services have shown promise in improving students' mental wellbeing outcomes over time, although individual experiences varied. Further research should explore long-term impacts and potential barriers to service adoption among different student demographics. digital mental health, university students, South Africa, mental wellness, longitudinal studies Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p<em>i)=\beta</em>0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.