RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07188467

Testing Adapted Self-Help Plus (SH+) for Stress and Well-Being in International Students at a U.S. University

Implementing a Scalable Mental Health Intervention for International Students: A Pilot Study of Digitized Self-Help Plus


Sponsor

The New School

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Oct 7, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

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.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a self-help mental wellness program called Self-Help Plus (SH+) that was adapted for international students studying in the United States. The program is designed to help reduce stress and improve well-being. **You may be eligible if...** - You are an international student at The New School (New York) - You are 18 or older - You are experiencing at least mild stress or emotional difficulty (based on a short screening quiz) - You speak enough English to understand the program materials **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a severe psychiatric condition needing immediate treatment (such as active psychosis) - You have a visual, hearing, or cognitive impairment that would prevent you from engaging with the program - You have an advanced degree in psychology or mental health - You report frequent thoughts of self-harm or severe distress on the screening quiz Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALDigitized SH+

Digitized SH+ is a group-based, stress management program (adapted from the original Self-Help Plus intervention developed by the World Health Organization), that utilizes animated videos and group discussions to teach participants skills such as Grounding, Unhooking (from difficult thoughts), Being Kind (to self and others), Identifying Values, and Making Room for Difficult Thoughts and Feelings.


Locations(1)

The New School

Brooklyn, New York, United States

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