This study examined data obtained from a convenience sample of students enrolled in a psychology course at the University of California, Santa Cruz. The leading research question focused on student academic success and whether it was linked to mental health resources. More specifically, we asked whether taking advantage of mental health care was positively linked to GPA and attendance. Data were pulled from an online survey that used a Likert-scale of measurement to acquire student responses about mental well-being and student satisfaction with the university. 

After the data were analyzed using SPSS, it was clear there was no significant positive correlation between students who used mental health resources and a high GPA. On the contrary, there was a significant difference in GPA for those who do and do not use mental health services; it indicated that not using mental health services is correlated with a higher GPA.

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