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Testing Adapted Self-Help Plus (SH+) for Stress and Well-Being in International Students at a U.S. University
Led by The New School · Updated on 2025-10-09
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
12 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Testing Adapted Self-Help Plus (SH+) for Stress and Well-Being in International Students at a U.S. University
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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
You will not qualify if you...
- 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
- 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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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The New School
Brooklyn, New York, United States, 10011
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Josheka S Chauhan, MA
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
1
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