Summary
This systematic review of randomised controlled trials examines the effectiveness and reach of digital mental health interventions for anxiety and depression among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The work addresses a critical gap created by disruption to campus-based mental health services and aims to characterise scalable, technology-enabled support models. The findings contribute to evidence on sustainable mental health strategies for student populations during periods of public health disruption.
Regional applicability
The study's applicability to United Kingdom university settings depends on the geographic distribution of included trials; the methodology and findings are relevant to UK higher education mental health policy and practice, particularly in informing pandemic-resilient mental health service provision for students.
Key measures
Efficacy of digital mental health interventions for anxiety and depression symptoms; accessibility of technology-based mental health support during public health emergencies
Outcomes reported
The systematic review synthesised evidence from randomised controlled trials evaluating the efficacy and accessibility of digital and remote mental health interventions for anxiety and depressive symptoms in university student populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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