# Mental Health Literacy of Chinese College Students: Implications on Mental Health Education in China

## TL;DR

This paper reviews mental health literacy among Chinese college students and its implications for improving mental health education in China.

## Contribution

The paper synthesizes international and Chinese research on mental health literacy among college students.

## Key findings

- Mental health literacy is crucial for promoting mental health among vulnerable youth populations.
- Chinese college students face unique challenges that impact their mental health.
- Research findings highlight the need for improved mental health education in China.

## Abstract

In the face of China's rapid economic development and the increasingly competitive environment, mental health has been a growing public concern. Mental health literacy (MHL), defined as a series of knowledge, beliefs, and abilities that help one understand, cope with, and prevent mental health problems, has been identified as an important step toward mental health promotion especially for vulnerable groups like the youth. College students are at a crucial point in their development and face different challenges that may affect their mental health. This literature review presents the current research status of MHL internationally and in China. It also provides information on important research findings in MHL of foreign and Chinese college students. Implications of MHL on mental health education in China are also explored.