Pharmacy Student Satisfaction with Mental Health and Wellness Resources

Abstract

Specific Aims: (1) To examine student satisfaction with the mental health and wellness services available to students through RKCCOP (or affiliated Universities) services; (2) To identify services/resources that students would like expanded or offered by the University of Arizona RKCCOP; and (3) To compare the current student satisfaction with mental health and wellness resources with students surveyed in 2020. Methods: A questionnaire was emailed to PharmD students at RKCCOP three times at two-week intervals. It gathered satisfaction ratings for current wellness resources and collected demographic data, employment status, general physical and mental health, and caregiver responsibilities. Results: A total of 64 surveys were completed—54.7% by Phoenix students and 44.3% by Tucson students. Water refill stations were rated the most important resource by students on both campuses (Phoenix: 91.4%; Tucson: 82.8%). Compared to 2020 data, statistically significant improvements were noted in satisfaction with the campus or community health center (p = 0.01828), financial counseling (p = 0.02926), parking and transportation (p = 0.00328), and fitness center access (p = 0.00714). Dissatisfaction with fitness center access was significantly higher among Phoenix students compared to Tucson students (p = 0.0006). Conclusions: Student priorities for wellness services have remained largely consistent since 2020. While overall satisfaction varied only slightly between campuses and over time, results suggest student perceptions of available mental health and wellness resources have remained relatively stable over the past five years.