The efficacy of internet-based mindfulness training and cognitive-behavioral training with telephone support in the enhancement of mental health among college students and young working adults: Randomized controlled trial

Journal of Medical Internet Research

Volumn 19, Issue 3, 2017, Pages

  Mak, Winnie Ws ^a   Chio, Floria Hn ^a   Chan, Amy Ty ^a   Lui, Wacy Ws ^b   Wu, Ellery Ky ^a  

^a CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

^b HOSPITAL AUTHORITY   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Cognitive behavioral training; Internet based interventions; Mental health promotion; Mindfulness based training; Randomized controlled trial

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE; COGNITION; CONTROLLED STUDY; FEMALE; HEALTH CARE MANPOWER; HUMAN; INTERNET; MALE; MENTAL HEALTH; MINDFULNESS; PROCEDURES; PSYCHOLOGY; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL; STUDENT; TELEMEDICINE; TELEPHONE; UNIVERSITY; YOUNG ADULT;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE; COGNITION; FEMALE; HEALTH MANPOWER; HUMANS; INTERNET; MALE; MENTAL HEALTH; MINDFULNESS; STUDENTS; TELEMEDICINE; TELEPHONE; UNIVERSITIES; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 85016444362     PISSN: None     EISSN: 14388871     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2196/jmir.6737     Document Type: Article

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