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Developing a Comprehensive Questionnaire for Measuring Mental Health Literacy among Students: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Fremativo A. Vergara 1,
Evan P. Taja-on 1 *
1 San Isidro College, Philippines, PHILIPPINES* Corresponding Author
Educational Point, 3(1), 2026, e151, https://doi.org/10.71176/edup/18426
Publication date: Apr 16, 2026
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ABSTRACT

Understanding mental health literacy is essential in equipping students with the knowledge and confidence to manage mental health concerns effectively. A structured survey-based approach was implemented to examine key dimensions of mental health literacy among secondary and post-secondary students in Bukidnon, Philippines. The study involved 3,397 legally aged students from secondary and post-secondary institutions, with most participants enrolled in undergraduate programs. Using validated measurement procedures, the findings confirm that mental health literacy is shaped by awareness of resources, help-seeking behavior, perceived stigma, self-efficacy in managing mental health, and cultural influences. Each dimension demonstrated stable measurement properties and meaningful relationships within the overall model. The developed questionnaire provides a reliable and multidimensional tool for assessing literacy patterns within academic settings. By identifying strengths and gaps across these domains, the instrument offers a structured basis for designing interventions that strengthen awareness, reduce stigma, promote help-seeking, and support student well-being within similar educational contexts.

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mental health mental health literacy questionnaire development students structural equation modeling

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Vergara, F. A., & Taja-on, E. P. (2026). Developing a Comprehensive Questionnaire for Measuring Mental Health Literacy among Students: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach. Educational Point, 3(1), e151. https://doi.org/10.71176/edup/18426
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Vergara, F. A., and Taja-on, E. P. (2026). Developing a Comprehensive Questionnaire for Measuring Mental Health Literacy among Students: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach. Educational Point, 3(1), e151. https://doi.org/10.71176/edup/18426
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Vergara FA, Taja-on EP. Developing a Comprehensive Questionnaire for Measuring Mental Health Literacy among Students: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach. Educational Point. 2026;3(1):e151. https://doi.org/10.71176/edup/18426
AMA
Vergara FA, Taja-on EP. Developing a Comprehensive Questionnaire for Measuring Mental Health Literacy among Students: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach. Educational Point. 2026;3(1), e151. https://doi.org/10.71176/edup/18426
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Vergara, Fremativo A., and Evan P. Taja-on. "Developing a Comprehensive Questionnaire for Measuring Mental Health Literacy among Students: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach". Educational Point 2026 3 no. 1 (2026): e151. https://doi.org/10.71176/edup/18426
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Vergara, Fremativo A. et al. "Developing a Comprehensive Questionnaire for Measuring Mental Health Literacy among Students: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach". Educational Point, vol. 3, no. 1, 2026, e151. https://doi.org/10.71176/edup/18426

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