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Testing Adapted Self-Help Plus (SH+) for Stress and Well-Being in International Students at a U.S. University

The New School · NCT07188467

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18+ · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
50
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
October 7, 2025
Record last updated
October 9, 2025

Status re-checked against ClinicalTrials.gov within the last 12 hours.

What the study is about

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an adapted version of Self-Help Plus (SH+), a stress management program developed by the World Health Organization, can reduce stress and improve well-being in international students at a U.S. university. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does SH+ reduce perceived stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in international students? Does SH+ improve feelings of social support, self-efficacy, and adjustment in a new cultural environment?

Participants will

Attend a two-day in-person workshop that includes animated videos, interactive activities, and group discussions.

Complete three surveys (before the workshop, right after, and six weeks later) about stress, mood, and well-being.

Optionally, take part in a short interview to share feedback about their experience.

Being studied: Digitized SH+

Conditions: Stress, Psychological; Depression and/or Anxiety in the Mild-to-moderate Range; Loneliness; Adjustment, Psychological

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Enrolled as an international student at The New School
  • Age 18 years or older
  • Willing to provide informed consent and complete study assessments
  • Score of ≥3 on the PHQ-4, indicating at least mild distress
  • Sufficient English proficiency to comprehend intervention materials

Exclusion Criteria

  • Severe psychiatric conditions requiring immediate intervention (e.g., active psychosis, severe mood disorders)
  • Visual, hearing, or neurocognitive impairments that prevent engagement with the intervention
  • Having an advanced degree in psychology or mental health-related fields (to prevent prior knowledge bias)
  • Score of 2 or higher on PHQ-4 Item 3 or Item 4 (frequent thoughts of self-harm or severe distress)

Recruiting US locations

  • The New School

    Brooklyn, NY 10011

    Site contact: Josheka Chauhan · 3473072179 · chauj265@newschool.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Josheka S Chauhan, MA · 347-307-2179 · chauj265@newschool.edu
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