Mental Health Literacy
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Participation in a structured peer mentoring program focusing on the promotion of mental health literacy. The intervention is embedded within existing mentoring groups and consists of two the
Sponsors
Lehrstuhl für Medizindidaktik und Ausbildungsforschung
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Enrolment in the medical degree programme at the University of Augsburg Assignment to an existing mentoring group within the mentoring programme Provision of written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Students who are simultaneously acting as mentors within the mentoring programme Students who are not enrolled in the first or third semester of the medical degree programme
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in mental health literacy of mentees, assessed at baseline (t0", after randomization), at first follow-up (t1, two weeks after completion of the intervention), and at second follow-up (t2, five months after t1) using a standardized and validated self-report questionnaire for mental health literacy (Mental Health Literacy Scale, MHLS-GER-Q24). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment time points: Baseline (t0", after randomisation), first follow-up (t1, two weeks after completion of the intervention), and second follow-up (t2, five months after t1). Self-efficacy: Assessed using the General Self-Efficacy Short Scale (ASKU), a standardised self-report questionnaire measuring the general belief in one’s ability to cope successfully with demands and stressors. Perceived stress: Assessed using the Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSQ), a standardised self-report questionnaire measuring subjective stress experience across different life domains. Depressive symptoms: Assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), a widely used and validated self-report questionnaire assessing depressive symptoms. Health-related quality of life: Assessed using the Short Form Health Survey (SF-12), a standardised self-report questionnaire assessing physical and mental components of health-related quality of life. Study satisfaction: Assessed using the Questionnaire on Study Conditions (FBZSK), a standardised self-report questionnaire measuring satisfaction with study content, study conditions and study-related workload. Health-related personal resources: Assessed using the Questionnaire for the Assessment of Health-Related Personal Resources (FERUS), a standardised self-report questionnaire measuring health-related coping resources (e.g. coping strategies, self-monitoring, self-instruction and social support) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactMarco Kuchenbaur
Lehrstuhl für Medizindidaktik und Ausbildungsforschung
Outcome results
None listed