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View article: ROOM to Grow, a Mobile Well-Being Intervention for University Students: Overview of the Design Process and Outcomes
ROOM to Grow, a Mobile Well-Being Intervention for University Students: Overview of the Design Process and Outcomes Open
Background University students are facing a multitude of challenges and an increase in mental health issues that affect their academic performance and overall well-being. In response, Erasmus University Rotterdam launched the Student Wellb…
View article: Optimization of a Mobile Transdiagnostic Emotion Regulation Intervention for University Students: A Micro‐Randomized Trial
Optimization of a Mobile Transdiagnostic Emotion Regulation Intervention for University Students: A Micro‐Randomized Trial Open
Increasing mental health problems among university students highlight the need for scalable, effective solutions. We have developed a transdiagnostic mobile intervention called ROOM, promoting adaptive emotion regulation (ER) skills among …
View article: Friends' drinking norms and male adolescents' alcohol consumption: The moderating role of performance‐based peer influence susceptibility
Friends' drinking norms and male adolescents' alcohol consumption: The moderating role of performance‐based peer influence susceptibility Open
This study examined whether the relationship between friends' drinking norms and male adolescents' alcohol use is moderated by performance-based peer influence susceptibility. Seventy-three male adolescents (M = 17 years) from three school…
View article: ROOM to Grow, a Mobile Well-Being Intervention for University Students: Overview of the Design Process and Outcomes (Preprint)
ROOM to Grow, a Mobile Well-Being Intervention for University Students: Overview of the Design Process and Outcomes (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND University students are facing a multitude of challenges and an increase in mental health issues that affect their academic performance and overall well-being. In response, Erasmus University Rotterdam launched the Student Well…
View article: Optimization of a Mobile Transdiagnostic Emotion Regulation Intervention for University Students: A Micro-Randomized Trial
Optimization of a Mobile Transdiagnostic Emotion Regulation Intervention for University Students: A Micro-Randomized Trial Open
Objectives: Increasing mental health problems among university students highlight the need for scalable, effective solutions. We have developed a transdiagnostic mobile app intervention called ROOM, promoting adaptive emotion regulation (E…
View article: Digital Smoking Cessation Intervention for Cancer Survivors: Analysis of Predictors and Moderators of Engagement and Outcome Alongside a Randomized Controlled Trial
Digital Smoking Cessation Intervention for Cancer Survivors: Analysis of Predictors and Moderators of Engagement and Outcome Alongside a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Recent studies have shown positive, though small, clinical effects of digital smoking cessation (SC) interventions for cancer survivors. However, research on associations among participant characteristics, intervention engagemen…
View article: Macro-engagement in mHealth: Exploring user engagement beyond the screen
Macro-engagement in mHealth: Exploring user engagement beyond the screen Open
While digital technology holds great promise for health and well-being, some users feel sceptical about the time they spend online and how they use their mobile devices. This attitude could hamper uptake of digital health technologies and …
View article: Optimization of a Transdiagnostic Mobile Emotion Regulation Intervention for University Students: Protocol for a Microrandomized Trial
Optimization of a Transdiagnostic Mobile Emotion Regulation Intervention for University Students: Protocol for a Microrandomized Trial Open
Background Many university students experience mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. To support their mental health, a transdiagnostic mobile app intervention has been developed. The intervention provides short exercises r…
View article: Evaluating Effect Moderators in Cognitive Versus Behavioral Based CBT-Modules and Sequences Towards Preventing Adolescent Depression
Evaluating Effect Moderators in Cognitive Versus Behavioral Based CBT-Modules and Sequences Towards Preventing Adolescent Depression Open
Cognitive and behavioral based modules and sequences in the prevention of depression in adolescents might apply to a relatively wide range of adolescents in terms of age group, gender, and severity levels of depressive symptoms.Abbreviatio…
View article: Optimization of a Transdiagnostic Mobile Emotion Regulation Intervention for University Students: Protocol for a Microrandomized Trial (Preprint)
Optimization of a Transdiagnostic Mobile Emotion Regulation Intervention for University Students: Protocol for a Microrandomized Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Many university students experience mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. To support their mental health, a transdiagnostic mobile app intervention has been developed. The intervention provides short exercises …
View article: Optimization of a Transdiagnostic Mobile Emotion Regulation Intervention for University Students: Protocol for a Micro Randomized Trial
Optimization of a Transdiagnostic Mobile Emotion Regulation Intervention for University Students: Protocol for a Micro Randomized Trial Open
This protocol details the evaluation of a transdiagnostic mobile app intervention targeting emotion regulation (ER) skills developed to support university students’ mental health. The study utilizes a sequential mixed-method design combini…
View article: Digital Smoking Cessation Intervention for Cancer Survivors: Analysis of Predictors and Moderators of Engagement and Outcome Alongside a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Digital Smoking Cessation Intervention for Cancer Survivors: Analysis of Predictors and Moderators of Engagement and Outcome Alongside a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Recent studies have shown positive, though small, clinical effects of digital smoking cessation (SC) interventions for cancer survivors. However, research on associations among participant characteristics, intervention engageme…
View article: The effectiveness of a web-based Dutch parenting program to prevent overweight in children 9–13 years of age: Results of a two-armed cluster randomized controlled trial
The effectiveness of a web-based Dutch parenting program to prevent overweight in children 9–13 years of age: Results of a two-armed cluster randomized controlled trial Open
Introduction Although parental support is an important component in programs designed to prevent overweight in children, current programs pay remarkably little attention to the role of parenting. We therefore developed a web-based parentin…
View article: Effectiveness, Cost-effectiveness, and Cost-Utility of a Digital Smoking Cessation Intervention for Cancer Survivors: Health Economic Evaluation and Outcomes of a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness, Cost-effectiveness, and Cost-Utility of a Digital Smoking Cessation Intervention for Cancer Survivors: Health Economic Evaluation and Outcomes of a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Smoking cessation (SC) interventions may contribute to better treatment outcomes and the general well-being of cancer survivors. Objective This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and cost-utility of a …
View article: Effectiveness, Cost-effectiveness, and Cost-Utility of a Digital Alcohol Moderation Intervention for Cancer Survivors: Health Economic Evaluation and Outcomes of a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness, Cost-effectiveness, and Cost-Utility of a Digital Alcohol Moderation Intervention for Cancer Survivors: Health Economic Evaluation and Outcomes of a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Alcohol moderation (AM) interventions may contribute to better treatment outcomes and the general well-being of cancer survivors. Objective This study evaluates the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and cost-utility of MyCourse…
View article: Feasibility of a serious game coupled with a contact-based session led by lived experience workers for depression prevention in high-school students
Feasibility of a serious game coupled with a contact-based session led by lived experience workers for depression prevention in high-school students Open
Background Stigma and limited mental health literacy impede adolescents getting the help they need for depressive symptoms. A serious game coupled with a classroom session led by lived experience workers (LEWs) might help to overcome these…
View article: Relative Effectiveness of CBT-Components and Sequencing in Indicated Depression Prevention for Adolescents: A Cluster-Randomized Microtrial
Relative Effectiveness of CBT-Components and Sequencing in Indicated Depression Prevention for Adolescents: A Cluster-Randomized Microtrial Open
CDI-2:F: Children's Depression Inventory-2 Full-length version; CDI-2:S: Children's Depression Inventory-2 Short version; STARr: Solve, Think, Act, Relax and repeat.
View article: Societal costs of subclinical depressive symptoms in Dutch adolescents: a cost‐of‐illness study
Societal costs of subclinical depressive symptoms in Dutch adolescents: a cost‐of‐illness study Open
Background Subclinical depressive symptoms are highly prevalent among adolescents and are associated with negative consequences, which may pose an economic burden for society. We conducted a prevalence‐based cost‐of‐illness study using a s…
View article: A Game-Based School Program for Mental Health Literacy and Stigma on Depression (Moving Stories): Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
A Game-Based School Program for Mental Health Literacy and Stigma on Depression (Moving Stories): Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Depressive symptoms are highly prevalent among adolescents in Western countries. However, although treatment for depressive symptoms is available, many adolescents do not seek help when they need it. Important barriers to help-s…
View article: An experimental study on the effects of peer drinking norms on adolescents' drinker prototypes
An experimental study on the effects of peer drinking norms on adolescents' drinker prototypes Open
Adolescents form impressions about the type of peers who drink (i.e., drinker prototypes). The evaluation of, and perceived similarity to these prototypes are related to adolescents’ drinking. Peer drinking norms play an important role in …
View article: Cross-cultural adaptation of an anxiety measure in a disadvantaged South African community context: Methodological processes and findings
Cross-cultural adaptation of an anxiety measure in a disadvantaged South African community context: Methodological processes and findings Open
An important challenge to enhancing community access to mental health interventions in marginalised, transcultural settings is the development of culturally relevant screening measures. Cross-cultural adaptation (CCA) and translation metho…
View article: Effectiveness, Cost-effectiveness, and Cost-Utility of a Digital Alcohol Moderation Intervention for Cancer Survivors: Health Economic Evaluation and Outcomes of a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Effectiveness, Cost-effectiveness, and Cost-Utility of a Digital Alcohol Moderation Intervention for Cancer Survivors: Health Economic Evaluation and Outcomes of a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Alcohol moderation (AM) interventions may contribute to better treatment outcomes and the general well-being of cancer survivors. OBJECTIVE This study evaluates the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and cost-utility of MyCou…
View article: Program uptake of a parent-tailored telephone smoking cessation counselling: An examination of recruitment approaches
Program uptake of a parent-tailored telephone smoking cessation counselling: An examination of recruitment approaches Open
The present study showed that more than a quarter of all recruited parents participated in SFP and that the mass media approach and healthcare approach can be used to recruit parents for SFP. To increase the number of parents participating…