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Background <p>With approximately 254&#xa0;million students enrolled in post-secondary education globally, this population represents a significant portion of young adults navigating a critical developmental period. Many of these students face unique academic, social, and financial challenges that can negatively impact their well-being. In response to the rising concerns of student mental health, the Global Student Mental Health Research Network was founded in 2021. Composed of students, staff and faculty from institutions around the world, the network aims to build collaborations, identify opportunities for research partnerships, and to share best practices in student mental health research.</p> Purpose <p>This commentary aims to highlight pathways for post-secondary students to take leadership roles in student mental health research, supporting the development of the next generation of researchers in this field.</p> Main text <p>In June 2023, members of the Global Student Mental Health Research Network gathered in-person for a three-day conference. A primary goal of the conference was to develop recommendations to increase pathways for students to lead post-secondary mental health research. Using the World Café method, participants identified 15 recommendations, organized into four themes: Communication, Increasing Awareness, Supporting Professional Development, and Reducing Barriers.</p> Conclusions <p>Recommendations emphasize establishing shared values among students, staff, and faculty, and the importance of institutional investment in resources and opportunities. These steps aim to cultivate emerging student researchers who will advance the field and contribute to addressing the pressing issue of post-secondary student mental health.</p>

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Recommendations for enhancing student leadership in post-secondary mental health research

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    2026年3月20日

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  • Kristin Cleverley,
  • Lexi Ewing,
  • Emma McCann,
  • Ta-Wei Guu,
  • Felicia Chu

摘要

Background

With approximately 254 million students enrolled in post-secondary education globally, this population represents a significant portion of young adults navigating a critical developmental period. Many of these students face unique academic, social, and financial challenges that can negatively impact their well-being. In response to the rising concerns of student mental health, the Global Student Mental Health Research Network was founded in 2021. Composed of students, staff and faculty from institutions around the world, the network aims to build collaborations, identify opportunities for research partnerships, and to share best practices in student mental health research.

Purpose

This commentary aims to highlight pathways for post-secondary students to take leadership roles in student mental health research, supporting the development of the next generation of researchers in this field.

Main text

In June 2023, members of the Global Student Mental Health Research Network gathered in-person for a three-day conference. A primary goal of the conference was to develop recommendations to increase pathways for students to lead post-secondary mental health research. Using the World Café method, participants identified 15 recommendations, organized into four themes: Communication, Increasing Awareness, Supporting Professional Development, and Reducing Barriers.

Conclusions

Recommendations emphasize establishing shared values among students, staff, and faculty, and the importance of institutional investment in resources and opportunities. These steps aim to cultivate emerging student researchers who will advance the field and contribute to addressing the pressing issue of post-secondary student mental health.