A preliminary study on the effectiveness of a stress management program for healthcare-related undergraduates with at-risk mental state.

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effects of a stress management program on stress perception and coping strategies for healthcare-related undergraduates with at-risk mental state (ARMS).

Design And Methods: A randomized experimental design with pretest and posttest was used. Of the 2812 students screened, 65 were identified as having ARMS, 52 enrolled in the study, and 49 (75%) completed the study.