Table 2.
Psychoeducation modules in the control group.
| Session | Name | Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Prevalence and types of stress; biological response to stress; effects of stress on emotions, thought, somatic symptoms |
| 2 | Causes of stress | Common stressors among students; Lazarus’ transactional model of stress |
| 3 | Does stress have the same effect on all individuals? | Short and long-term consequences of stress; inter-individual differences in stress response |
| 4 | What effect does stress have on the body? | Physiological response to stressors; evolutionary background of stress reactions; stress and performance |
| 5 | Cognitive appraisal | Common dysfunctional thoughts contributing to perceived stress; 5 steps for cognitive reappraisal |
| 6 | Coping and resources | Typical resources and coping mechanisms for stress |
| 7 | Health | Definition of health and sense of coherence |
| 8 | Booster session | Recap of previous material |