ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021
Using Individualized Feedback to Increase Mental Health Support Seeking Among College Students: A Theory of Planned Behavior Intervention
- Emily Derecktor
Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University - Marian Reiff
University of Pennsylvania - Eran Magen
University of Pennsylvania
Abstract
Online behavioral health screeners identify people facing challenges, but don't motivate them to seek support. We applied principles from the Theory of Planned Behavior to develop individualized feedback that, when provided to individuals who screened positive for behavioral health concerns, significantly increased their motivation to seek support.
Motivation