Self-Help Plus for Distress in University Students
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
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.
Study 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.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Kessler psychological distress scale — Baseline, After the intervention, At 3 months after the intervention
The Kessler psychological distress scale (K-10) is a simple measure of psychological distress. It consists of 10 questions about emotional states that can be answered from 1 (none of the time) to 5 (all of the time). Scores of the 10 items are then summed, yielding a minimum score of 10 and a maximum score of 50.
Trial sites (3)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bari "Aldo Moro" | Bari | Bari | Not Yet Recruiting |
| University of Padova | Padova | Italy | Recruiting |
| Universita di Verona | Verona | Italy | Recruiting |
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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