Students’ perception of social work services and management of mentally challenged students in University of Calabar, Nigeria
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The study examines students’ perception of social work services and management of mentally challenged students in University of Calabar, Nigeria. The study adopted both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis and revealed that advocacy, counseling, referral services, and rehabilitation were the variables that significantly influence the management of mentally challenged students in University of Calabar, Calabar. On the basis of these findings, it was recommended among others that there should be increased social work engagements and the implementation of structured intervention programs that can enhance the quality of life and academic performance of mentally challenged students. It further recommends that the university administration and relevant stakeholders should adopt a holistic approach that integrate these social work services into their mental health management frameworks. Besides, government and university administration should collaborate and establish social work psycho-social centers in all the faculties of the universities that will care for mentally ill students.Downloads
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