A pre–post study evaluating an online CBT-based intervention to improve academic performance in students with low mood

Suheir Awadalla (), E Bethan Davies () and Cris Glazebrook ()
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Suheir Awadalla: Zayed University
E Bethan Davies: University of Nottingham
Cris Glazebrook: University of Nottingham

Palgrave Communications, 2025, vol. 12, issue 1, 1-9

Abstract: Abstract Online cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)-based interventions have shown the potential to improve the mental health of university students. However, their impact on West Asian cultures and educational achievement has yet to be fully investigated. This study explores the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effectiveness of a self-directed, internet-delivered, cognitive–behavioural skills training programme (MoodGYM) in reducing depression and improving academic performance among university students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This exploratory pre- and postintervention study with a historical control group recruited 50 students, having a GPA

Date: 2025
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