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

The New School

Start Date

10/7/2025

Completion Date

1/1/2026

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 Criteria

Age Range: 18 years to No maximum

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)

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Digitized SH+

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Conditions

Stress, PsychologicalDepression and/or Anxiety in the Mild-to-moderate RangeLonelinessAdjustment, Psychological

Locations

The New School

Brooklyn, New York 10011

United States