Gratitude writing for female college students feeling distress
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a short gratitude writing exercise can improve optimism, gratitude, and reduce psychological distress in female college students who are feeling mildly to moderately distressed. Participants will be asked to write about things they are grateful for.
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Who can take part
- You are a female undergraduate student.
- You are feeling mild to moderate distress, not severe distress.
- You are not enrolled in a psychology program.
- You do not have a physical disability.
- You are not currently in therapy.
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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