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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
50 (estimated)
Sponsor
The New School · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for international students at a U.S. university who want to reduce stress and improve their well-being. Participants will attend a two-day workshop and complete surveys about their feelings before, immediately after, and six weeks later.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am an international student at The New School
I am 18 years or older
I can understand English well enough to follow the materials
I am willing to provide consent and complete assessments
I have mild distress as indicated by a score of 3 or more on the PHQ-4
You may not be able to join if
I have a severe psychiatric condition that needs immediate help
I have significant visual, hearing, or cognitive impairments
I hold an advanced degree in psychology or mental health
I have frequent thoughts of self-harm or severe distress
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an adapted version of Self-Help Plus (SH+), a stress management program developed by the World Health Organization, can reduce stress and improve well-being in international students at a U.S. university. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does SH+ reduce perceived stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in international students? Does SH+ im…
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an adapted version of Self-Help Plus (SH+), a stress management program developed by the World Health Organization, can reduce stress and improve well-being in international students at a U.S. university. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does SH+ reduce perceived stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in international students? Does SH+ improve feelings of social support, self-efficacy, and adjustment in a new cultural environment?
Participants will:
Attend a two-day in-person workshop that includes animated videos, interactive activities, and group discussions.
Complete three surveys (before the workshop, right after, and six weeks later) about stress, mood, and well-being.
Optionally, take part in a short interview to share feedback about their experience.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Enrolled as an international student at The New School
* Age 18 years or older
* Willing to provide informed consent and complete study assessments
* Score of ≥3 on the PHQ-4, indicating at least mild distress
* Sufficient English proficiency to comprehend intervention materia…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Enrolled as an international student at The New School
* Age 18 years or older
* Willing to provide informed consent and complete study assessments
* Score of ≥3 on the PHQ-4, indicating at least mild distress
* Sufficient English proficiency to comprehend intervention materials
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe psychiatric conditions requiring immediate intervention (e.g., active psychosis, severe mood disorders)
* Visual, hearing, or neurocognitive impairments that prevent engagement with the intervention
* Having an advanced degree in psychology or mental health-related fields (to prevent prior knowledge bias)
* Score of 2 or higher on PHQ-4 Item 3 or Item 4 (frequent thoughts of self-harm or severe distress)
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