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Self-Help Plus for Distress in University Students
Sponsor: University of Padova
Summary
Prrospective, multi-center, randomized controlled trial of a brief, transdiagnostic, guided self-help intervention (Self-Help Plus) for university students who experience significant distress and are behind on their coursework. The intervention will be tested in terms of efficacy and feasibility for outcomes related to distress, anxiety, depression and well-being, assessed immediately after the intervention and at 3-months follow-up.
Official title: Randomized Trial of a Brief, Transdiagnostic, Guided Self-help Intervention for University Students Who Are Behind on Their Coursework and Experience Distress
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
210
Start Date
2025-03-10
Completion Date
2027-01
Last Updated
2026-03-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Self-Help Plus (SH+)
Self-Help Plus is a novel, brief, low-intensity intervention, recently developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and intended to help people with and without mental disorders cope with distress stemming from diverse types of adversity.The key components of the program are based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), a distinct form of cognitive-behavioural therapy. SH+ draws on ACT techniques of coping with stress, compassion and acceptance toward oneself and others, and living following one's values. An online version called "Doing what matters in times of stress" is available as an illustrated guide and pre-recorded audio.
Psychological First Aid (PFA)
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is also developed by the WHO and is a general supportive intervention, aimed at listening and understanding the needs and concerns of people, providing support without pressuring them to talk.
Locations (3)
University of Bari "Aldo Moro"
Bari, Bari, Italy
University of Padova
Padova, Italy
Universita di Verona
Verona, Italy