Building connections in health and wellbeing education: Qualitative findings of a study with New Zealand agricultural students

Health Education Journal

Authors

Amanda Hay, Nicky Stanley-Clarke, Robbie Maris, Louise Winder, and Jorie Knook

Abstract

As the burden of mental health challenges increases globally, delivering mental health education programmes to at-risk groups is critical. Important factors governing the success of health and wellbeing education include the relationships and connections formed between students and those delivering the education. This article reports on the qualitative findings from a mixed-methods study evaluating a mental health wellbeing programme delivered to first-year agricultural students across two universities in New Zealand.