Mental Health and Higher Education in Australia

This book explores the challenges of creating and sustaining resilient cultures in higher education and provides a multidisciplinary perspective of mental health supports and services. It also examines the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on higher education in Australia, including responses from domestic and international students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 355 pages
Publication date: 13 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into a wide array of mental health-related concerns within the Australian higher education sector, with a particular focus on the well-being of students and staff. It explores the complexities of fostering resilient cultures within higher education institutions and their broader communities. By showcasing some unique Australian experiences, the authors offer a multidisciplinary perspective on mental health supports and services tailored to the higher education landscape.

The book examines the diverse responses of Australian higher education institutions to the COVID-19 pandemic, considering the needs of domestic and international students. Through an exploration of practice and research, the authors contribute to the growing discourse on well-being in higher education, offering valuable insights and strategies for promoting mental health and resilience among stakeholders.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and practitioners in the field of higher education, providing valuable insights and perspectives on addressing mental health challenges in the context of Australian higher education.

Weight: 735g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811680397
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022