Benefits Of A Psychoeducational Happiness Course On University Student Mental Well-Being Both Before And During A Covid-19 Lockdown

We tested whether a psychoeducational course improved well-being in three cohorts. Study I found significantly higher mental well-being in first year undergraduates who took the course compared to a waiting-list control. Study 2 revealed that students taking the course when COVID-19 restrictions began did not experience increases in mental well-being but had significantly higher well-being than a third matched group. In Study 3, an online course increased mental well-being in University students and staff during a COVID-19 lockdown. These findings support the claim that psychoeducational courses are beneficial in both live and online formats and in times of collective uncertainty.