Plena mente: uma proposta de promoção de saúde mental em universitários da UFJF

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-guided intervention program for mental health promotion and prevention among UFJF university students. This is an online, self-guided program based on the theoretical framework of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for university students at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) with symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression. The intervention was conducted online with 91 university students, randomized into a control group (n=46) and an intervention group (n=45). The intervention consisted of six psychoeducational modules that addressed topics such as adaptation to the academic context, techniques for managing anxiety, coping with stress, and reducing symptoms of depression, in addition to helping participants develop social and emotion management skills. Participants completed the following instruments: DASS-21, a sociodemographic questionnaire, and a satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS and Bardin's content analysis. Quantitative data demonstrated that the intervention was statistically significant, with a large effect size for the three constructs analyzed by Dass-21. The intervention was considered satisfactory by 90% of participants.