Transdiagnostic and tailored internet intervention to improve mental health among university students: Research protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emerging adulthood is often associated with mental health problems. About one in three university students report symptoms of depression and anxiety that can negatively affect their developmental trajectory concerning work, intimate relationships, and health. This can interfere with academic performance, as mood and anxiety disorders are key predictors of dropout from higher education. A treatment gap exists, where a considerable proportion of students do not seek help for mood and anxiety symptoms. Offering internet interventions to students with mental health problems could reduce the treatment gap, increase mental health, and improve academic performance. A meta-analysis on internet interventions for university students showed small effects for depression and none for

SUBMITTER: Berman AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10908025 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature