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ReviewPakistan journal of medical sciences2025

Effectiveness of Digital interventions on Mental Health and Psychological Well-being of College and University students.

Farah Rashid, Nusrat Zareen, Tabassum Alvi, Hadiya Rashed Siddiqui

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Review in Pakistan journal of medical sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Farah RashidFarah Rashid Department of Community Medicine, NUST School of Health Sciences, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), H-12 Sector, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
Nusrat ZareenNusrat Zareen Department of Anatomy, Watim Medical & Dental College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Tabassum AlviTabassum Alvi Department of Psychiatry, Avicenna Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan.
Hadiya Rashed SiddiquiHadiya Rashed Siddiqui 3 Year BDS Student, Islamabad Medical & Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: The main objective of this study was to determine the overall effectiveness of various digital therapies in treating symptoms of depression, anxiety and general psychological well-being. Methodology: A systematic literature search of various Databases including PubMed, PsycINFO, Google Scholar, Web of Science & Cochrane library was carried out between the years 2006 to 2024. The data collected was reported following the PRISMA guidelines. The study examines the potential of digital platforms to address mental health issues. Compiling data from 20 carefully selected studies involving 30639 participants, the research compares outcomes for depression, anxiety and overall psychological well-being. Results: The results reveal significant effect sizes (Hedges' g: 0.80-0.88), demonstrating the positive impact of digital interventions. These tools not only provide therapeutic and preventive benefits but also improve accessibility. Notably, the overall psychological well-being effect size of 0.88 emphasizes their role in promoting mental health. While the findings support a shift toward digital solutions in student support systems, they also highlight the need for continued investment in refining and integrating these platforms. This analysis advocates for rethinking mental health support in higher education, bridging gaps with innovative digital approaches. Conclusion: Digital interventions effectively improve students' mental health by reducing stress, anxiety and depression while enhancing well-being. Their success depends on engagement, design and individual differences. Further research is needed to optimize long-term effectiveness.

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Digital interventionHigher educationMental healthPsychological well-beingUniversity studentsWeb-based intervention

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PMID41070312
PMCPMC12505953

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