Psychological well-being Mental and Behavioural Disorders Psychological well-being
Conditions
Interventions
Participants are randomly allocated to one of two groups.
Treatment group: Participants are required to listen to a sequence of three online ACT mindfulness-based audios at least once over a three-we
Sponsors
University College Dublin
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18 and over 2. Currently registered as a university or college student 3. No formal diagnosis of mental health disorders 4. No previous experience of mindfulness or mindfulness-based exercises 5. Computer literate
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Any previous formal diagnoses of mental health disorders 2. Any previous experience of mindfulness or mindfulness-based exercises 3. Less than 18 years of age 4. Not currently registered as a university or college student (i.e. at third-level education)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Psychological well-being is measured using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) at baseline, one week post-intervention and three weeks follow up. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Psychological Distress is measured using the depression, anxiety and stress subscales of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) at baseline, one week post-intervention and three weeks follow up. | — |
Countries
Ireland
Contacts
Public ContactSinead Hartley
Outcome results
None listed