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Completed Pilot Trial: Digital Mental Health Literacy Program Shows Promise for University Peer Support — Implications for Campus Mental Health

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14 May 2026

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A completed pilot study of 102 university students evaluated the Be There Certificate program, a digital intervention teaching peer mental health support skills. Results pending publication could inform scalable campus mental health strategies.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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