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Mental health literacy (MHL) is defined as the ability to obtain, understand, and use information to identify, manage, and prevent mental health problems and helps university health students to manage mental health challenges by reducing stigma, fostering resilience, and promoting coping strategies. Objectives: To assess MHL levels in Portuguese university health students and explore its relationship with academic life and psychosocial domains; Identify knowledge gaps and educational needs regarding a targeted MHL intervention. Methods: A convergent parallel mixed-methods study, involving collecting quantitative (online cross-sectional survey) and qualitative (focus group) data simultaneously, followed by a separate and integrative analysis. Results: Twenty-four students (75% female, mean age = 25.5) were included. Overall, differences were found in the MHL domains in terms of sex (p = 0.025), mental health history variables (p = 0.020; p = 0.044; p = 0.007), and a negative relation with academic environment satisfaction (r_s = −0.571). Focus groups revealed the needs, gaps, and main characteristics for a targeted intervention. Integrative analysis used for data triangulation was possible and helped to converge and reinforce some of the data findings. Conclusions: This study highlights the importance of integrated methodological approaches to explore MHL among undergraduate health students. Also, it highlights the importance of promoting MHL through targeted interventions to enhance well-being and reduce distress in academic contexts.

The main aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a health promotion-based psychoeducational intervention on Health Literacy (HL) and Digital Health Literacy (DHL) levels in older people. This one-group pre–post design study includes a sample of community-dwelling older people, at risk of social isolation, sedentary lifestyles, or physical deterioration. A multidimensional assessment protocol, with specific measures of HL and DHL, was applied before and after the intervention. The psychoeducational intervention includes 20 sessions, conducted by a multidisciplinary team and focused on four core areas (Health Promotion, Interpersonal Relationships and Citizens’ Rights, Health Literacy, and Digital Health Literacy). Non-parametric statistics tests (Wilcoxon signed-rank test) were used, since data did not follow a normal distribution. Seventy-nine older persons participated, with a mean age of 71.7 (SD = 4.6), mostly female (66%) and with basic education (91%). There was a statistically significant increase in the mean total HL score (Z = −3.132; p = 0.002; effect size r = 0.76) and DHL score (Z = −4.735; p < 0.001; effect size r = 0.61) after the intervention, reflecting an improvement in HL and DHL levels. This study showed that this intervention was effective in improving the HL and DHL levels of older adults. These results are particularly noteworthy, considering that HL and DHL are modifiable factors that influence self-management, as well as health outcomes in older adults.

Background: It is well known that the university period is an important stage for young adults, involving significant academic and psychosocial adjustments. Students with greater Mental Health Literacy (MHL), which is defined as the knowledge, beliefs, and skills individuals have regarding mental health and mental illness, are better able to identify difficulties, seek help, and adopt healthier coping strategies. This study aims to describe the MHL levels of undergraduate health students and identify associated factors related to academic life, mental health and psychological state. Methods: A cross-sectional, self-administered, web-based survey was conducted using a non-probability sampling strategy among undergraduate students in health-related degrees at a Portuguese higher-education institution. Data was collected using a general characterization questionnaire and the following instruments: MHL Questionnaire, Academic Life Satisfaction, Subjective Happiness Scale, Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS), and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale. Bivariate and linear regression analyses were employed to identify factors associated with MHL. Results: A total of 306 students (79% female, mean age = 21.6 years; 59% nursing students) participated. The median MHL score was 70 (range: 30–80). The linear regression model explained 17.5% of the variance in MHL. Higher MHL levels were associated with having the course as a first choice, holding a previous degree, reporting taking psychotropic medication use (which may reflect previous mental health service utilization), and higher levels of psychological well-being. Conclusions: This study provides evidence on factors associated with MHL among undergraduate health students, suggesting that higher MHL is associated with greater psychological well-being, highlighting the potential importance of integrating strategies to promote MHL and psychological well-being in health and nursing education. However, these findings should be interpreted with caution due to the single-institution convenience sample, potential self-selection and reporting biases, and cross-sectional design, which limits causal inferences.