Overview

This comprehensive edited collection brings together the latest research, case studies, institutional policies, and best practices pertaining to student mental health, wellbeing, and university experiences. University students are navigating an increasingly complex landscape, facing a multitude of challenges that can put their mental health and overall wellbeing at significant risk. From adapting to new social environments and escalating expenses, to global crises, social injustices, and an uncertain future job market, students are grappling with a range of stressors that can take a toll on their psychological wellbeing. In response to this growing crisis, the editors present a diverse range of chapters that explore topics such as improving students' sense of belonging, supporting student transitions into university, and educational approaches to support student engagement and wellbeing. Providing a holistic and multifaceted examination of this critical issue, this is an invaluable resource for educators, administrators, policymakers, and stakeholders committed to creating supportive and nurturing environments that foster student mental health and success.

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Author:   Tracii Ryan (The University of Melbourne, Australia) ,  Chi Baik (The University of Melbourne, Australia)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
ISBN:  

9781041091424

ISBN 10:   1041091427
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   05 March 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Part I. Setting the Scene 1. Student Experiences and Wellbeing in an Evolving Higher Education Context Tracii Ryan and Chi Baik Part II. Research 2. Introduction to the Research Chapters 3. Evidence-Based Guidelines for Student Belonging in Higher Education Kelly-Ann Allen, Beatriz Gallo Cordoba, Steven T. Zech, Matteo Bonotti, Janet Scull, Tina Brunet, Ebony Melzak, William Warton, Aarushi Atri, and Lucas Walsh 4. When Should We Belong? Sarah Walker and Lillian Smyth 5. Centring Indigenous Student Wellbeing in Australian Universities Georgia Durmush 6. Motivations and Aspirations of Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Chinese International Students: Towards a More Nuanced Understanding of International Student Diversity Yan Zhang 7. Student Satisfaction and Wellbeing in Higher Education: A Study of Undergraduate Students in India Vineeta Sirohi, Richa Malaviya, Shreya Sirohi, and Prankur Anand 8. Analysis of Mental Wellbeing and Sense of Community Belonging among First Year College Students in Indonesia Artiarini Puspita Arwan and Muhtar Mochamad Solihin 9. The Karenina Effect in Doctoral Education: Different Students, Different Challenges Saule Bekova Part III. Whole-of-Institution Approaches 10. Introduction to the Whole-of-Institution Approaches Chapters 11. University of Melbourne’s Wellbeing Literacy Campaign Jeannie Gorrie 12. Mental Health First Aid® for Tertiary Students: A Best-Practice Model for Developing an Evidence-Based National Program Anat Wilson, Kathryn Chalmers, Phoebe Tran, and Jakqui Barnfield 13. From Advising to Mentoring: Supporting Student Belonging, Wellbeing and Experience Catherine Mann, Abi Brooker, James Thompson, and Jeanette Tamplin 14. Teaching Language Alongside Content: A Whole-of-Institution Approach Benefiting Students and Teachers Bella Ross and Merian Fernando Part IV. Good Practice Examples 15. Introduction to the Good Practice Examples Chapters 16. Beyond Welcome: A Game-Based Orientation Day to Support First-Year Students and Their Wellbeing Lize Vanderstraeten, Fanny Buysschaert, Viktor De Mulder, Delphine François, Laure Janssens, Ann Maes, Grégory Maes, Elke Minnaert, Patricia Everaert, and Evelien Opdecam 17. Coordinating Information and Intervention: Supporting Student Transition and Wellbeing in Large First-Year Foundation Subjects Jacqueline Dutton and Annelise Roberts 18. Wellbeing Integrated Learning Design (WILD) Framework: A Case Study of Embedding Wellbeing in Learning Design Lara H. Mossman and Rachel H. Colla 19. Lighten Up: Using Humour to Promote Student Wellbeing in Australian Legal Education Bill Swannie and Perla Guarneros-Sánchez Part V. Implications for Research, Policy and Practice 20. Supporting University Student Wellbeing in an Uncertain World: Policy, Practice, and Future Directions Tracii Ryan and Chi Baik

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Author Information

Tracii Ryan is Senior Lecturer in Higher Education at the Centre for the Study of Higher Education, The University of Melbourne, Australia. Tracii’s research broadly relates to the student experience in higher education, with particular interest in the areas of student wellbeing and belonging. Tracii is a co-investigator on an Australian Research Council funded Discovery Project, Uni Student Wellbeing, and a founding member of the Uni Student Wellbeing Research Hub. Chi Baik is Professor of Higher Education at the Centre for the Study of Higher Education, The University of Melbourne, Australia. Chi’s research explores factors influencing the educational experiences and outcomes of students from diverse backgrounds in higher education. She has led major funded studies that have contributed to informing institutional policies and practices including national projects on the first year experience, international student engagement and student mental wellbeing.

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