The efficacy of psychological interventions for the prevention and treatment of mental health disorders in university students: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Barnett, Phoebe; Arundell, Laura-Louise; Matthews, Hannah; Pilling, Stephen

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2020.10.060

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“…Furthermore, some factors associated with mental health status such as financial difficulties, humiliation, sexual harassment, and sexual abuse could be potential targets to improve the situation. A recent meta-analysis included 84 studies only on psychological interventions for the prevention and treatment of mental health disorders in university students [33] . But institutional interventions are also important [32] .…”

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confidence: 99%

Mental health and working conditions among French medical students: A nationwide study

Rolland¹,

Hadouiri²,

Haas-Jordache³

et al. 2022

Journal of Affective Disorders

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mental health and working conditions among French medical students: A nationwide study

Rolland¹,

Hadouiri²,

Haas-Jordache³

et al. 2022

Journal of Affective Disorders

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“…PSS-10 scores are obtained by reversing responses to the four positively stated items (4,5,7,8). The PSS-10 rated low stress (0-13) moderate stress (14-26) high perceived stress (27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33)(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)(39)(40). The PSS-10 has been used previously in a university student population in Saudi Arabia, however reliability of the measure was unavailable [37].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A higher value indicates more severe symptoms of insomnia. The total score of ISI scale was interpreted as normal (0-7), subthreshold (8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14), moderate (15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21), and severe insomnia (22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28). The ISI has been used in an adult population previously in Saudi Arabia, however reliability of the measure was unavailable [39].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For example, a systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effectiveness of psychological interventions for university students experiencing or at risk of developing common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. The review revealed cognitive and behavioral therapy was the most commonly investigated intervention and was effective for depression and anxiety disorders in this population [28]. Associated factors such as resilience have been demonstrated to improve mental health outcomes in university student population.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Students’ Mental Health and Sleep in Saudi Arabia

Alyoubi

Halstead

Zambelli

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Background: Mental health problems are prevalent among university students in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on university students’ mental health and sleep in Saudi Arabia. Method: A total of 582 undergraduate students from Saudi Arabia aged between 18 and 45 years old (M = 20.91, SD = 3.17) completed a cross-sectional online questionnaire measuring depression, anxiety, stress, resilience, and insomnia during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020). Analysis included an independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Hierarchical regression analysis. Results: Undergraduate students reported high levels of depression, anxiety, and perceived stress and low levels of resilience (p < 0.001) during the pandemic. In addition, students reported experiencing insomnia. A hierarchical regression analysis indicated that lower resilience, high levels of insomnia, having a pre-existing mental health condition, and learning difficulties (such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or dyscalculia) were significantly associated with high levels of depression and stress. In addition, lower resilience, a high level of insomnia, and pre-existing mental health conditions were significantly associated with high levels of anxiety. Finally, a lower level of psychological resilience and a high level of insomnia were significantly associated with increased levels of depression, anxiety and stress within university students. Conclusion: This study has provided evidence that a lower level of psychological resilience and insomnia were associated with mental health problems among undergraduate students in Saudi Arabia, thus enhancing psychological resilience and interventions to support sleep and mental health are vital to support student well-being outcomes throughout the pandemic.

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“… 16 Participatory design methods have proven effective in the cultural adaptation of university support, 17 suggesting that similar methods could be usefully integrated into design of services for all university students. Although previous efforts to make interventions more ‘student friendly’ have failed to demonstrate benefits, 18 a service delivery model co-produced with students may fair better than adaptations developed by professionals alone. Such an approach to restructuring current support systems, drawing on student experiences and expectations, may better identify, assess and respond to student needs.…”

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‘Five hours to sort out your life’: qualitative study of the experiences of university students who access mental health support

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Background Previous qualitative research suggests that university students feel that current service provision does not meet their needs. Exploring the reasons for this may help to promote service change, encourage the uptake of care, improve outcomes and increase satisfaction within university services. Aims This study aimed to improve the understanding of how students experience the process of accessing and using mental health support, barriers and facilitators to treatment, and how students would adapt provision to improve experiences. Method Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 full-time students who had used mental health services at university. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results Five higher-order themes were identified: personalisation and informed choice, simplifying the process, feeling abandoned ignored or invisible, stigma, and superiority of private and external services. Sixteen subthemes were identified within these themes. Conclusions Findings indicate that access to mental health support should be simplified, with collaboration across university and external health and care services, to prevent students feeling lost or abandoned when seeking care. An inclusive approach to support access and provision of services for all presentations of mental health problems should be developed.

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The efficacy of psychological interventions for the prevention and treatment of mental health disorders in university students: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 59 publications

References 68 publications

Mental health and working conditions among French medical students: A nationwide study

Mental health and working conditions among French medical students: A nationwide study

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Students’ Mental Health and Sleep in Saudi Arabia

‘Five hours to sort out your life’: qualitative study of the experiences of university students who access mental health support

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