An Islamic Psychospiritual-Acceptance and Commitment-based Prevention Program for At-risk Young Adults in the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Islamic University Malaysia

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Psychological Distress

Treatments

Behavioral: 5-week prevention program

Behavioral: Control

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT04870385

SPI21-052-0052

Details and patient eligibility

About

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased mental health concerns worldwide, and young adults are at higher risk of experiencing increased psychological distress due to the pandemic. University students face compounding stressors during the pandemic, such as online and remote learning, economic insecurity, and uncertain career prospects. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an online modular prevention program featuring integrated elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Islamic spirituality in reducing the psychological distress and increasing the psychological flexibility, self-compassion, and resilience of Muslim university students in Malaysia.

Enrollment

120 estimated patients

Sex

All

Ages

18 to 29 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Undergraduate or postgraduate student enrolled in a Malaysian university
aged 18-29 years old
Obtained moderate and above levels in either one of the stress, anxiety, and depression subscales of the DASS-21 pre-intervention assessment
Muslim
Owns a gadget with Internet access
Can read and understand English

Exclusion criteria

Those with previous experience with a modular ACT-based treatment with Islamic elements
Those with past or present diagnosis of mental/neurological disorder
Those reporting active suicidality
Those involved in any other form of psychological treatment (ie. psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy)