MH-POWER Program for College Students on the Spectrum
MH-POWER for College Students on the Spectrum
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Autistic College Students With Anxiety, Depression, Stress
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 30
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for college students on the autism spectrum who are dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression. Participants will take part in an 8-week program that focuses on building mental health skills through weekly sessions and daily practice.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am a college student at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
- I am between 18 and 30 years old.
- I have a self-reported autism diagnosis confirmed by a screening tool.
- I experience elevated stress, anxiety, or depression confirmed by screening tools.
- I am not currently receiving intensive psychological treatment or medication adjustments.
- I can speak and read English.
- I am willing to participate in the study for 8 weeks.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The purpose of this project is to determine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a mental health skill-building and empowerment program (MH-POWER) for college students on the autism spectrum facing stress, anxiety, and depression. The program, grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and habit formation, will be implemented through weekly sess…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
* College students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
* age 18-30 years
* self-reported autism diagnosis confirmed via Social Responsiveness Scale-2nd Edition, the gold standard to assess impairment in adults on the autism spectrum
* elevated stress, anxiety (worry, fee…
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