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

Part of paid clinical trials in Brooklyn, New York.

Sponsor
The New School
Study ID
NCT07188467
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Adjustment, Psychological
  • Depression and/or Anxiety in the Mild-to-moderate Range
  • Loneliness
  • Stress, Psychological

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Digitized SH+ — BEHAVIORAL
    Digitized SH+ is a group-based, stress management program (adapted from the original Self-Help Plus intervention developed by the World Health Organization), that utilizes animated videos and group discussions to teach participants skills such as Grounding, Unhooking (from difficult thoughts), Being Kind (to self and others), Identifying Values, and Making Room for Difficult Thoughts and Feelings.

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
Oct 7, 2025
Status verified
Oct 2025
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2025
Completion
Jan 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
50 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Self-Help Plus (SH+) Workshop
    Participants will attend a two-day in-person workshop featuring digitized SH+ materials. The workshop includes animated videos, guided stress management exercises, and group discussions.

Primary Outcome Measure

Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) [ Time Frame: Change from baseline to 6-week follow-up ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
The New SchoolBrooklynNew York10011
Josheka Chauhan
[email protected]
3473072179
Adam D. Brown, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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