Internet interventions for mental health in university students: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Mental health disorders are highly prevalent among university students. Universities could be an optimal setting to provide evidence-based care through the Internet. As part of the World Mental Health International College Student initiative, this systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes data on the efficacy of Internet-based interventions for university students' mental health.

Method

A systematic literature search of bibliographical databases (CENTRAL, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO) for randomized trials examining psychological interventions for the mental health (depression, anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and eating disorder symptoms), well-being, and functioning of university students was performed through April 30, 2018.

Results

Forty-eight studies we

SUBMITTER: Harrer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6877279 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature