%0 Journal Article
%@ 2369-3762
%I 
%V 10
%N 
%P e50111
%T Can an Online Course, Life101: Mental and Physical Self-Care, Improve the Well-Being of College Students?
%A Jafari,Mahtab
%K self-care course
%K stress management
%K student mental health
%K multimodal online course
%K mental health interventions
%D 2024
%7 22.7.2024
%9 
%J JMIR Med Educ
%G English
%X The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of college students worldwide. As colleges shifted to online instruction, students faced disruptions and increased stressors, leading to a decline in mental health that appears to continue in the postpandemic era. To alleviate this problem, academic institutions have implemented various interventions to address mental health issues; however, many of these interventions focus on a single approach and lack diverse delivery methods. This viewpoint introduces the concept of a multimodal self-care online course, Life101: Mental and Physical Self-Care, and discusses the potential effectiveness of such an intervention in improving students’ well-being. The course combines evidence-based interventions and incorporates interactive lectures, workshops, and guest speakers. Pre- and postcourse surveys were conducted over a span of 4 academic terms to evaluate the impact of this course on the well-being and self-care practices of students. The survey data suggest positive outcomes in students taking Life101, including the adoption of healthier habits, reduced stress levels, and increased knowledge and practice of self-care techniques. Life101 represents a novel multimodality intervention to address the epidemic of mental health issues faced by students today. By implementing similar evidence-based multimodal didactic curricula across campuses, academic institutions may be able to better equip students to navigate challenges and promote their overall well-being.
%R 10.2196/50111
%U https://mededu.jmir.org/2024/1/e50111
%U https://doi.org/10.2196/50111