Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 28, 2026
13:44
Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques
Published on: December 9, 2022
4.2K
An Integrated Multilevel Mental Health Support System for University Students: 4-Year Longitudinal Observational
Szilvia Vincze1, Antal Bugán1, Karolina Kósa1
1Chancellery, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.
JMIR Formative Research
|January 26, 2026
Summary
University students
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Research
- Digital Health Interventions
- Higher Education Wellbeing
Background:
- University students face significant mental health challenges due to academic and social pressures.
- The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing mental health issues among students worldwide.
- The University of Debrecen implemented a novel, integrated system for student mental health support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To test an integrated, multilevel model system for screening, prevention, and treatment of student mental health problems.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a smartphone app-based approach to mental health support.
- To assess the utility of a digital-first pathway to mental health services for university students.
Main Methods:
- A smartphone app was developed for mood reporting and accessing tiered mental health services.
- The system utilized a 2-level digital and 3-level hybrid digital-personal service model.
- Student mood reports triggered further screening for depression and peer group participation, leading to interventions.
Main Results:
- The system, operational for 45 months, engaged 29% of the student population via mood reports.
- Between 8.9% and 12.2% of students reported a bad mood, with 50% reporting a good mood.
- Mood reporting peaked during study periods and decreased during exams and recess.
Conclusions:
- The app-based mood report effectively identifies at-risk students without stigma.
- The integrated digital-to-personal service hierarchy is a unique and effective model.
- The system provides valuable data for university leadership to enhance mental health services.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Stress and Mental Health
869
Chronic stress profoundly affects mental health, significantly influencing mood, behavior, and overall quality of life. Research closely links chronic stress with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Ongoing exposure to stress can lead to physiological and psychological changes, initiating a cycle of emotional distress and maladaptive coping mechanisms.
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...
869
01:26Longitudinal Studies
498
Longitudinal studies are also widely used in other medical and social science fields. For instance, in cardiovascular research, they can monitor patients' health over decades to identify risk factors for heart disease, such as high cholesterol or smoking, and evaluate the long-term effectiveness of preventive measures. Similarly, in mental health studies, researchers might follow individuals from adolescence into adulthood to understand the development and progression of conditions like...
498
02:20Longitudinal Research
13.2K
Sometimes we want to see how people change over time, as in studies of human development and lifespan. When we test the same group of individuals repeatedly over an extended period of time, we are conducting longitudinal research. Longitudinal research is a research design in which data-gathering is administered repeatedly over an extended period of time. For example, we may survey a group of individuals about their dietary habits at age 20, retest them a decade later at age 30, and then again...
13.2K
01:11Observational Studies
11.0K
Observational studies are a type of analytical study where researchers observe events without any interventions. In other words, the researcher does not influence the response variable or the experiment's outcome.
There are three types of observational studies – Prospective, retrospective, and cross-sectional.
Prospective Study
Prospective studies, also known as longitudinal or cohort studies, are carried out by collecting future data from groups sharing similar characteristics. One...
There are three types of observational studies – Prospective, retrospective, and cross-sectional.
Prospective Study
Prospective studies, also known as longitudinal or cohort studies, are carried out by collecting future data from groups sharing similar characteristics. One...
11.0K
01:31Student t Distribution
14.1K
The population standard deviation is rarely known in many day-to-day examples of statistics. When the sample sizes are large, it is easy to estimate the population standard deviation using a confidence interval, which provides results close enough to the original value. However, statisticians ran into problems when the sample size was small. A small sample size caused inaccuracies in the confidence interval.
The Student t distribution was developed by William S. Goset (1876–1937) of the...
The Student t distribution was developed by William S. Goset (1876–1937) of the...
14.1K
01:25Microsoft Excel: Student's t-Test
1.6K
Student's t-test in Microsoft Excel is a statistical method used to compare the means of two groups to determine if they are significantly different from each other. It's commonly used to evaluate hypotheses, such as testing whether a treatment has an effect compared to a control group. Excel provides built-in functions to perform t-tests, making it accessible for users needing to conduct basic statistical analysis.
To conduct a t-test in Excel, use the T.TEST function or the "Data...
To conduct a t-test in Excel, use the T.TEST function or the "Data...
1.6K