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A new digital tool, Functional Imagery for Keeping Anxiety low (FIKA), effectively reduced anxiety in university students. This intervention uses mental imagery and a person-centered approach to improve motivation and well-being.

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  • Digital mental health interventions
  • Anxiety management in higher education
  • Functional imagery training applications

Background:

  • University students frequently experience high anxiety.
  • Limited access to effective anxiety interventions for students.
  • Novel digital solutions are needed to address student anxiety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a novel digital intervention for anxiety, Functional Imagery for Keeping Anxiety low (FIKA).
  • To assess FIKA's effectiveness and user experience in university students.
  • To explore the role of functional imagery training (FIT) in anxiety reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Two studies were conducted: Study 1 (N=12) used interviews and thematic analysis for user experience. Study 2 (N=60) compared FIKA to a waitlist using quantitative (GAD-7) and qualitative analyses.
  • Participants were university students self-reporting anxiety.
  • Intervention involved a two-week digital program utilizing guided imagery, journaling, and motivational techniques.

Main Results:

  • Quantitative and qualitative data indicated a significant reduction in anxiety levels post-FIKA intervention.
  • User feedback supported the hypothesized role of mental imagery in anxiety management.
  • The empathic, person-centered approach of FIKA was found to be acceptable and helpful by users.

Conclusions:

  • FIKA presents a promising digital intervention for university student anxiety.
  • The intervention's focus on self-motivation skills may encourage early adoption.
  • FIKA could help prevent anxiety from becoming a chronic issue among students.