Reading therapy for anxiety and depression in university students
Part of Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether reading specific books can help university students manage anxiety and depression. It may offer a self-guided way to improve mental health without needing therapy or medication.
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Who can take part
- You are a student at Istanbul Nisantasi University in one of these programs: medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, or psychology.
- You are between 18 and 25 years old.
- You are not currently receiving therapy or taking psychiatric medication.
- You have not changed any psychiatric medication in the last 6 months.
- You have not already read the books used in this study.
- You do not have severe mental health symptoms like psychosis or immediate risk of suicide.
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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