Anxiety, Cognitive Functioning, Depression, Wellness
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to explore the efficacy and feasibility of an integrated, prescriptive, and trackable wellness intervention combining five wellness elements including exercise, mindfulness, sleep, social connectedness, and nutrition in First Year Beloit College students self-selected into a wellness focused first year initiative. This program is called WILD 5 Wellness: A 30-Day Intervention.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALWILD 5 Wellness Intervention
Behaviors in 6 areas of wellness: Sleep, Social Connectedness, Exercise, Nutrition, Mindfulness and HERO (Happiness, Enthusiasm, Resilience, Optimism)
Sponsors
Beloit College
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
17 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Students 18 years of age or older or 17 years of age with legal guardian written permission. * Students enrolled in First Year Initiative Courses titled Balance or Constructing Health
Exclusion criteria
* Individuals who are pregnant or plan to get pregnant during the next 30 days. * Students who are not enrolled in the First Year Initiative Courses titled Balance or Constructing Health
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) | Day 0, Day 30+ 3 days (approximately) | PHQ-9 is a self reported depression scale. It is a 9-item scale with scores ranging from 0-27. Lower scores denote improvement. |
| Change in Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) | Day 0, Day 30+ 3 days (approximately) | GAD-7 is a self-reported questionnaire used to assess anxiety symptoms. It is a 7-item scale with scores ranging from 0-21. Lower score denotes improvement. |
| Change in the HERO Wellness Scale | Day 0, Day 30+ 3 days (approximately) | HERO Wellness Scale is a brief scale designed to measure mental wellness specifically happiness, enthusiasm, resilience and optimism. It is a 5-item scale with scores ranging from 0-10. Higher score denotes improvement. |
| Change in World Health Organization-5 (WHO-5) | Day 0, Day 30+ 3 days (approximately) | WHO-5 is a brief scale that measures mental well-being. It is a 5-item scale with scores ranging from 0-25. Higher score denotes improvement. |
| Change in Cognitive and Physical Functioning Questionnaire (CPFQ) | Day 0, Day 30+ 3 days (approximately) | CPFQ is a brief scale that measures cognitive and executive dysfunction. It is a 7-item scale with scores ranging from 7-42. Lower score denotes improvement. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Post-Program Participant Questionnaire | Day 30+ 3 days (approximately) | The Post-Program Participant Questionnaire is a brief survey that captures participants'opinions about WILD 5 Wellness. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed