A Chatbot-Delivered Stress Management Coaching for Students (MISHA App): Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, students face increasing mental health challenges, including elevated stress levels and declining well-being, leading to academic performance issues and mental health disorders. However, due to stigma and symptom underestimation, students rarely seek effective stress management solutions. Conversational agents in the health sector have shown promise in reducing stress, depression, and anxiety. Nevertheless, research on their effectiveness for students with stress remains limited.

Objective

This study aims to develop a conversational agent-delivered stress management coaching intervention for students called MISHA and to evaluate its effectiveness, engagement, and acceptance.

Methods

In an unblinded randomized controlled trial, Swiss students exper

SUBMITTER: Ulrich S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11237786 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature