Bounce Back: Enhancing resiliency in university students

INTERVENTION: A Phase II single centre feasibility RCT with embedded pilot where participants will be randomly selected to the 2 arms (sbLICBT vs delayed treatment control – block randomized 30 participants per arm) which will be conducted automatically by means of a secure service created and managed by the Exeter Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) in conjunction with the trial statistician. Block randomization will continue until 120 participants are randomized. One intervention group. Written strength‐based CBT intervention with choice of support on demand (email, face to face [in person v. videoconference]) for up to 6 weeks. Control is delayed treatment control. CONDITION: Emotional wellbeing ; Not Applicable PRIMARY OUTCOME: ; Feasibility outcomes at measured using participant records up to 3 months follow‐up:; 1. Number of people directed to this research study; 2. Number meeting inclusion criteria; 3. Number of people consented; 4. Demographic information; 5. Number randomised; 6. Study drop‐out; 7. Number completing outcome measures; 8. Semi‐structured interviews will determine intervention acceptability; SECONDARY OUTCOME: ; Measured at 3 month follow up:; 1. Resilience is measured by the Brief Resiliency Scale (BRS); 2. Depression is measured by PHQ9; 3. Anxiety is measured by GAD‐7; 4. Functioning is measured by Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS); INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Aged 16 or over. 2. PHQ9=<9; GAD7=<9 3. Suicide risk: PHQ9; Q9=<1 and R2=No and R3= No 4. Resident in UK 5. Student at the University of Exeter