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Tier 1 — Meta-analysis / systematic reviewPeer-reviewed

Digital mental health interventions for anxiety and depressive symptoms in university students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Ilaria Riboldi, Daniele Cavaleri, Angela Calabrese, Chiara Alessandra Capogrosso, Susanna Piacenti, Francesco Bartoli, Cristina Crocamo, Giuseppe Carrà

Revista de Psiquiatría y Salud Mental · 2022

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Summary

This 2022 systematic review synthesised evidence from randomised controlled trials evaluating digital mental health interventions for anxiety and depression in university students during COVID-19. The review examined multiple delivery modalities—including app-based, web-based, and telehealth approaches—as scalable alternatives to in-person counselling during campus isolation. The review likely assessed comparative effectiveness and practical viability of remote delivery models, though specific effect sizes and detailed modality comparisons are not confirmed in available metadata.

Regional applicability

The study's focus on university student populations and remote mental health delivery during COVID-19 has potential relevance to United Kingdom higher education contexts; however, without access to the full text, applicability to UK-specific institutional infrastructure and student demographics cannot be confirmed.

Key measures

Efficacy of digital mental health interventions; anxiety and depression symptom reduction; comparative effectiveness across delivery modalities

Outcomes reported

The study systematically reviewed the efficacy of digital mental health interventions (app-based, web-based, telehealth) for reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms in university students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Theme
General food systems / other
Subject
Out of scope / non-food
Study type
Systematic Review
Study design
Systematic review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
International
System type
Other
DOI
10.1016/j.rpsm.2022.04.005
Catalogue ID
SNmpyz66h7-7zw7ej

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