Publications by authors named "Ann Perko"

Article Synopsis
  • - This study examined how college freshmen, especially those experiencing health inequities, were impacted by COVID-19 and their interest in an online wellness program created by the university.
  • - Nearly 1,000 freshmen participated, with findings showing that Latinx, Black, women, and non-heterosexual students faced higher levels of anxiety and life disruptions compared to their peers.
  • - The research suggests universities should recognize the specific challenges students face during health crises and implement tailored support, as many freshmen indicated the online intervention would be beneficial.
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To investigate the effects of an online wellness intervention on college students' self-efficacy, intentions to seek help, general resilience and whether adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) act as a moderating variable. Three-hundred and eighty-two undergraduate students. Students were assigned to two conditions: treatment or control.

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Purpose: This paper describes the development of a new psychoeducational universal prevention resilience program ( https://strong.fsu.edu ) designed to complement existing mental health services at a large public university.

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