Abstract
Mental health problems related to (anxiety and depression), are frequently reported by university student .Also, impaired levels of well-being were found to be indicators of risk for mental health. Psychological interventions within the perspective of positive psychology have demonstrated that it is possible to increase the levels of well-being, with the support of digital technologies. The aim of this research is: 1) to implement a online group positive intervention (DigiWell_Step 1) focused to promote well-being and to minimize mental health stigma in university students with impairments in well-being dimensions and mild levels of psychological distress ; 2) to test the effectiveness and the feasibility of a Virtual -Reality psychological intervention in the treatment of university students with moderate psychological distress (DigiWell_Step 2) ; and 3) identify students with high levels of psychological 4) to identify students with optimal levels of well-being Expected results: We expect that students treated with DigiWell_Step1 and Step2 will significantly improve their level of wellbeing and at the same time they will decrease their psychological distress at post intervention. Moreover, we expect that the improvements at post intervention will be maintained also after the six-months follow up. The research project will advance scientific knowledge about the feasibility and effectiveness of mental health promotion interventions in university students, recognized as particularly vulnerable after the pandemic. The use of digital technologies will make the interventions delivered in a stepped care approach more usable, cost-effective and more engaging for the targeted population.
Dettagli del progetto
Responsabile scientifico: Chiara Ruini
Strutture Unibo coinvolte:
Dipartimento di Scienze per la Qualità della Vita
Coordinatore:
ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - Università di Bologna(Italy)
Contributo totale di progetto: Euro (EUR) 219.896,00
Contributo totale Unibo: Euro (EUR) 88.027,00
Durata del progetto in mesi: 24
Data di inizio
05/10/2023
Data di fine:
28/02/2026
