Studying at university while experiencing mental ill-health: a grounded theory study

Abstract

Background: Participating in, and succeeding at, postsecondary education, impacts career opportunities, earning potential, life choices and social inclusion. Many people with mental ill-health aspire to study, but many find... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Priscilla Ennals (La Trobe University,)
  2. Ellie Fossey (Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University – Peninsula Campus, Frankston, Victoria)
  3. Linsey Howie (Occupational Therapy, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University)

Topic Area

Social inequality

Session

OS - 7D » Participation and Mental Illness (09:40 - Saturday, 18th June, D'Arcy Thompson Theatre)

Paper

Ennals_Students_with_mental_ill-health_abstract_ENOTEC_2016.docx