Designing evidence-based digital mental health check-ins in higher education

2026/03/09 by Madison Westley, Jennifer Laffier, Aalyia Rehman +3 · 1 voice
Psychology · #Digital Mental Health Interventions #Mental Health via Writing #COVID-19 and Mental Health

paper · doi:10.20935/mhealthwellb8157

openalex publication_date 2026/03/09 · openalex created_date 2026/03/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/31

Abstract

Introduction: Due to the urgent need for more sustainable support for post-secondary student mental health, many institutions are exploring alternative ideas for intervention, such as the role of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI) and wellness apps. However, if technological programs or devices are used for student mental health, their design and delivery should align with research on student well-being, best practices in psychological interventions, and learning theories.

Citations

• Advancing mental health screening in schools: Innovative, field‐tested practices and observed trends during a 15‐month learning collaborative
• Student wellbeing and assessment in higher education: the balancing act
• WHO World Mental Health Surveys International College Student Project: Prevalence and distribution of mental disorders.

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