Exploring experiences of mental health and well-being with post-secondary students in rural Saskatchewan

This study explored the mental health and well-being experiences of post-secondary students in rural Saskatchewan as there is limited research pertaining to this population. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with three participants from different rural locations in Saskatchewan who were currently attending a regional college and willing to discuss their experience of mental health and well-being. This study was informed by principles of Narrative Inquiry and a thematic analysis led to the development of four main themes: feelings, prioritization, accessibility, and stressors. The students’ shared stories provided perspective on the experience of mental health and well-being of post-secondary students living in rural Saskatchewan. The knowledge shared also provided insight on how to approach supporting this student population with their academic success, reducing stressors, developing positive coping strategies, and accessing effective resources. Keywords: post-secondary, off-campus, rural Saskatchewan, mental health, social work

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Social Work

Grantor dc:publisher

Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina

Year dc:date.issued

2025

Author dc:creator

• Thomas, Sophia Marie

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Fletcher, Kara

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Jeffery, Bonnie
• Gebhard, Amanda

Language dc:language.iso

en

DOI

https://doi.org/10.82465/5097

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:uregina.scholaris.ca:10294/16856