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  • Higher Education Studies
  • Mental Health Research

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  • Mental health conditions significantly impact university students, increasing dropout risk.
  • Peer support is often sought before professional help by students.
  • A targeted peer intervention is needed to enhance academic persistence for students with mental health challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and preliminary impact of the Peer Academic Supports for Success (PASS) coaching model.
  • To evaluate the feasibility of using randomized controlled trial (RCT) research methods in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Seventy-two undergraduates with mental health conditions were randomized to PASS or an active control.
  • Data collected via surveys at baseline and end of two semesters; official transcripts obtained.
  • Intervention fidelity, student engagement, and safety assessed through coach and participant reports.

Main Results:

  • The PASS model was implemented with fidelity, demonstrating safety and effectiveness in attracting and retaining students.
  • Randomized controlled trial methods were found to be feasible for this study.
  • Significant positive effects were observed on targeted proximal outcomes for students in the PASS group.

Conclusions:

  • Peer Academic Supports for Success (PASS) is a promising university-based intervention for students with mental health conditions.
  • The intervention shows potential for improving academic persistence and retention.
  • Further investigation in a robust clinical trial is warranted to confirm efficacy.