ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

Using Individualized Feedback to Increase Mental Health Support Seeking Among College Students: A Theory of Planned Behavior Intervention

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Clinical Science

  • 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