Date of Award
January 2022
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Educational Leadership
First Advisor
Deborah Worley
Abstract
Mental health is a growing concern faced by college administrators. Self-stigma is a major barrier preventing mental health utilization and recovery on college campuses. The purpose of this research study is to understand how self-stigma influences the mental health experiences of college students.
The research study builds upon narrative inquiry—Honest, Open, Proud (HOP)—and the author’s lived experiences with mental health conditions to answer the research question: “How does self-stigma influence students’ mental health experiences on college campuses?”
Findings indicate that self-stigma and self-acceptance impacted if, how, and with whom research study participants shared their mental health conditions. Findings also show that research participants found solace in participating in both mental health therapy and mental health storytelling. Findings further indicate that personal identity—race, culture, and sexual orientation—regularly influenced the research participants’ mental health experiences.
Recommended Citation
Elliott, Kyle Cromer, "Development Of The Share Your Story Program: Understanding How Self-Stigma And Mental Health Storytelling Influence Mental Health Experiences On College Campuses" (2022). Theses and Dissertations. 4338.
https://commons.und.edu/theses/4338