ArticlePsychological medicine2025
A single session online training reduces intolerance of uncertainty and improves mental health in emerging adults.
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backgroundHigh uncertainty in recent global health, geopolitical, and climate crises has been proposed as one important driver of the rise in youth mental health problems. This makes intolerance of uncertainty - a transdiagnostic risk factor for mental health problems - a promising target for intervention.
methodsThis study presents a novel single-session online training that took a synergistic mindset approach to promote uncertainty-as-adaptive and growth mindsets. The novel Uncertainty-Mindset Training was compared with Psychoeducation and No-Training control groups in 259 older adolescents/emerging adults (18-to-24-year-olds).
resultsThe Uncertainty-Mindset Training reduced intolerance of uncertainty, anxiety symptoms, and depression symptoms 1 month later. Importantly, the clinical gains were mediated by reductions in intolerance of uncertainty.
conclusionsGiven that this ultra-brief training can be delivered at scale globally and at no cost to the users, it shows promise for significant public health impacts.
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