Thriving beyond the stethoscope: Unveiling positive mental health among medical students at a University in South Africa
The study results emphasised the complex nature of mental health and provided a rationale for assessing the various aspects of PMH in university students. By implementing evidence-based strategies and providing adequate support, medical schools can better support the mental health and well-being of their students, ultimately cultivating a healthier and more resilient future healthcare workforce.
Authors
- Mabitsela Hezekiel Mphasha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4812-5051)
- Neelaveni Padayachee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6146-8702)
- Varsha Bangalee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9613-1501)
- Letlhogonolo Makhele (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2689-663X)
- Rajesh Vikram Vagiri
- Wandisile Grootboom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0523-0036)
Institutions
- University of the Witwatersrand (ZA)
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (ZA)
- University of Limpopo (ZA)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
- Nelson Mandela University (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Dialogues in Health
- Published
- 2024-08-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dialog.2024.100188
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.55