A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SELF INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AMONG DEGREE STUDENTS IN SELECTED DEGREE COLLEGES, CHITRADURGA

Mental health has been hidden behind a curtain of stigma and discrimination for too long. The magnitude, suffering and burden in terms of disability and costs for individuals, families and societies are staggering. In the last few years, the world has become more aware of this enormous burden and the potential for mental health gains. We can make a difference using existing knowledge ready to be applied. Awareness campaigns can be a great initiative to reduce mental health stigma. Most universities host Mental Health Awareness weeks yearly to promote mental health education Improving awareness of available mental health services and reducing stigma should be addressed through mental health awareness campaigns on campuses Objectives: 1.To assess the knowledge level of degree students regarding mental health services.2.To evaluate the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge of degree students regarding mental health services. Methodology: A pre experimental study was conducted among 60 degree students in Sri Basaweshwara First Grade College, Hireguntur. Sample was selected using Stratified random sampling technique. Pre experimental research design was used for the study. Data was collected by structured knowledge questionnaire. Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: the pre-test mean score of Knowledge was 17.2. post test mean score knowledge was 29.5 the obtained ,, t’’ value for the comparison of knowledge score was 17.8 at 0.05 level of significance it indicates that there was difference between pre test and post test score which depicts self instructional module on mental health services. Conclusion: The study concludes that, knowledge of degree students regarding mental health services was just satisfactory; consequently it should be addressed through self-instructional module to increase knowledge regarding mental health services among degree students.