Health vulnerabilities: the diagnosis of freshmen from a portuguese university

The start of university is presented as a crucial stage in the life of the student. If, on the one hand, it is a period of increased autonomy and freedom, on the other, it is a period that also increases the sense of responsibility and self discipline. In this study, based on a quantitative approach, we identified the main risk situations experienced by freshmen at the University of Evora, by applying a questionnaire developed for this purpose and the Beck inventory. Key findings are highlighted, such as the consumption of harmful substances (tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs), whose values exceed the average population. The consumption of alcoholic beverages begins early and is continuous and excessive. Also, the presence of symptoms compatible with dysphoria and depression is noted in about 9% of students. Self-medication practices were found in 58.7% of the freshmen. Our findings reveal the need for preventive intervention by health professionals, due to these young people’s great exposure to health risks.

An approach from positive psychology to mental health of university freshmen in Concepcion (Chile)

University is a demanding and changing environment for first year students, what could affect their mental health and their academic performance. Due these conditions, this research wanted to analyze mental health in freshmen of a private university in, Concepción, Chile, oriented by an approach from positive psychology. 554 were selected and surveyed to evaluate three variables: self-Esteem, satisfaction with life and optimism. furthermore, socio-demographic characteristics and mental health problems were assessed. Outcomes show that students evaluate positively themselves, their life and future. In addition, these variables are related with age, type of former school, religion, depression and anxiety. Systematic relationship found between these three strengths of mental health and their inverse relationship with the most prevalent problems in this area highlight the relevance that these three variables could have to define preventive and remedial strategies to promote student welfare.

Catalogue of freshmen, 1743

List of the matriculating members of the Harvard Class of 1747.

Catalogue of freshmen, 1744

List of the matriculating members of the Harvard Class of 1748.

Catalogue of freshmen, 1745

List of the matriculating members of the Harvard Class of 1749.

Catalogue of freshmen, 1746

List of the matriculating members of the Harvard Class of 1750.

Catalogue of freshmen, 1747

List of the matriculating members of the Harvard Class of 1751.

Catalogue of freshmen, 1748

List of the matriculating members of the Harvard Class of 1752.

Catalogue of freshmen, 1749

List of the matriculating members of the Harvard Class of 1753.

Catalogue of freshmen, 1750

List of the matriculating members of the Harvard Class of 1754.

Catalogue of freshmen, 1751

List of the matriculating members of the Harvard Class of 1755.

Catalogue of freshmen, 1752

List of the matriculating members of the Harvard Class of 1756.

Catalogue of freshmen, 1753

List of the matriculating members of the Harvard Class of 1757.

List of freshmen approved, 1758

Alphabetical list containing only the surnames of the matriculating members of the Harvard Class of 1762.

Catalogue of freshmen, 1760

List of the matriculating members of the Harvard Class of 1764.