The mental health needs of social work students: findings from an Irish survey

Jim Campbell; Gavin Davidson; Gloria Kirwan; Claire McCartan; Daniel McFadden

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The mental health needs of social work students: findings from an Irish survey

Jim Campbell^*, Gavin Davidson, Gloria Kirwan, Claire McCartan, Daniel McFadden

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School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work

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It is important to consider the mental health of social work students to promote their wellbeing and to ensure they are prepared for the potential stressors of practice. This cross-sectional survey of social work students (n=240), the first of its kind on the island of Ireland, provides findings on mental health and a range of associated issues which can help to improve: student welfare; the content of social work courses; social work practice; and so, outcomes for service users. The article discusses implications for the delivery of social work education internationally.

Original language	English
Number of pages	26
Journal	Social Work Education: the international journal
Early online date	06 Oct 2022
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/02615479.2022.2130232
Publication status	Early online date - 06 Oct 2022

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