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Nature Photography for Mental Well-Being and Nature Connectedness in Young Adults

Not Yet RecruitingNA

Sponsor: Beijing Normal University

Conditions: Psychological Distress, Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety Symptoms

Interventions: Nature-Based Mindful Photography, Human-Made Object Photography, Self-Guided Digital Stress Management Handbook

This study tests whether a nature photography intervention can improve mental well-being and nature connectedness in young adults with mild emotional distress, and examines self-compassion as a key mechanism in this process. Participants are randomized to a nature photography group, a human-made object photography group , or a group receiving a stress management handbook. Eight photography tasks are delivered through a mobile platform. Outcomes are assessed at baseline, mid-intervention, post-intervention, and follow-up.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 18 Years to 30 Years

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* PHQ-9 score ≥ 5 or GAD-7 score ≥ 5 (presence of mild or greater emotional distress).

Exclusion Criteria:

* PHQ-9 score ≥20 or GAD-7 score ≥15 (severe depressive or anxiety symptoms).
* Currently receiving psychological counseling or psychiatric treatment.