Undergraduate psychology students' experiences of volunteering at a chronic mental health facility.

Journal: Psychological reports

Volume: 107

Issue: 3

Year of Publication: 2011

Affiliated Institutions:  University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Abstract summary 

A volunteer program for undergraduate psychology students at a chronic mental health facility was evaluated. All 53 volunteers found the program beneficial, 96.2% reported improved understanding of psychopathology, 98.1% noted increased knowledge of the mental health care system, 86.8% reported increased interest in clinical psychology, and 47.2% felt less anxious about working with persons with mental illness as a result of the program.

Authors & Co-authors:  Kritzinger Sanna Maria SM Pillay Anthony L AL

Study Outcome 

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Authors :  2
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SSN : 0033-2941
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Attitude of Health Personnel
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Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
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Publication Country
United States