The effectiveness of psychological interventions delivered online on the mental health of university students: New challenges for psychological sciences

Titolo Rivista RIVISTA DI PSICOLOGIA CLINICA
Autori/Curatori Melania Severo, Antonella Calvio, Virginia Guillen
Anno di pubblicazione 2024 Fascicolo 2023/2
Lingua Inglese Numero pagine 22 P. 48-69 Dimensione file 0 KB
DOI 10.3280/rpc2-2023oa15915
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The purpose of this study was to provide an overview of studies on the effectiveness of online psychological and psychotherapeutic interventions aimed at college students. Studies were identified through a search of PubMed and Scopus. Empirical studies included were in English language with peer review and focused on online psychological or psychotherapeutic interventions. 18 studies were selected. The predominant online intervention was cognitive-behavioral therapy. Online psychological interventions were found to be effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression and treating other conditions. In addition, they have been shown to be at least as effective and acceptable as classical interventions. Interventions delivered online have been found to be effective in improving the mental health of college students. They represent a useful tool to be implemented in health services provided by universities.

The purpose of this study was to provide an overview of studies on the effectiveness of online psychological and psychotherapeutic interventions aimed at college students. Studies were identified through a search of PubMed and Scopus. Empirical studies included were in English language with peer review and focused on online psychological or psychotherapeutic interventions. 18 studies were selected. The predominant online intervention was cognitive-behavioral therapy. Online psychological interventions were found to be effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression and treating other conditions. In addition, they have been shown to be at least as effective and acceptable as classical interventions. Interventions delivered online have been found to be effective in improving the mental health of college students. They represent a useful tool to be implemented in health services provided by universities.

Parole chiave:; Digital setting; Online psychological intervention; University student; Mental distress

Melania Severo, Antonella Calvio, Virginia Guillen, The effectiveness of psychological interventions delivered online on the mental health of university students: New challenges for psychological sciences in "RIVISTA DI PSICOLOGIA CLINICA" 2/2023, pp 48-69, DOI: 10.3280/rpc2-2023oa15915