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  • Student Psychology
  • Wellness Programs

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  • Student wellness is crucial for academic success and personal development.
  • There is a need to understand student interest and barriers related to wellness programs.
  • Existing wellness initiatives may not fully meet the needs of university students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess university students' interest in wellness and wellness programs.
  • To pilot a newly developed wellness program for higher education students.
  • To evaluate the impact of a campus-based wellness program on student wellbeing.

Main Methods:

  • Study 1 surveyed 93 undergraduates on wellness, mental health, and program preferences.
  • Study 2 involved 13 students in a 9-week pilot wellness program.
  • Program topics included relaxation, yoga, gratitude, self-compassion, and emotion regulation.

Main Results:

  • Undergraduate students expressed significant interest in wellness and related programs.
  • Participants in the pilot program showed increased psychological wellbeing and optimism.
  • The program led to a reduction in reported mental health issues compared to baseline.

Conclusions:

  • University students are receptive to and benefit from structured wellness programs.
  • Campus-based wellness initiatives can positively impact student mental health and wellbeing.
  • Further development and implementation of such programs are warranted.