Self-help coping skills for stressed university students
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a self-guided program, Self-Help Plus, to help university students manage stress and catch up with their studies. It may be helpful if you are behind on exams and feeling distressed.
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Who can take part
- You are a university student (bachelor's or master's) past the first semester of your first year.
- You are behind by at least 3 exams—either failed, not confirmed, or postponed.
- You are experiencing significant distress (a score of 16 or higher on a distress questionnaire).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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