SMILENetwork-based Analysis of Mental Health and Vulnerabilities in Higher-education Students
This observational study aims to understand the mental health and vulnerabilities in higher-education students by analyzing their adult ADHD symptoms, perceived social support, physical health, academic experiences, general mental health, anxiety, depression, psychological distress, resilience, sleep quality, and school engagement.
Data Collection
Collected from today forward - ProspectiveBehavior
+ Personal Satisfaction
+ Psychological Well-Being
Cohort
Tracking disease incidence in order to identify risk factors and understand disease progression over time.Summary
Study start date: July 21, 2025
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.The main objective of the SMILE study is to conduct a survey on the mental health and inherent vulnerabilities of the student population in France over the three years of higher education. More specifically, it aims to examine their health status, behaviors, perceptions, and practices, thereby addressing key scientific and societal questions. Participants will be assessed using a single self-administered questionnaire. The collected variables will be analyzed using a symptom network approach that combines recurrent neural network algorithms and autotransformers. In parallel, subgroup analyses and correlations will be sought between responses and/or scores from the study questionnaires. Beyond determining the prevalence of student mental health and inherent vulnerabilities during higher education, the SMILE study could contribute to advancements in public health and identify the impact of institutional actions on the mental health of their own students. Several secondary objectives were defined: 1. To describe subgroups of young people according to: * The intensity of behavioral skills (inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity), and social skills as a measure of behavioral and emotional psychopathological traits; * Handedness preference; * The quality of life of young people based on their sleep capacity, behavior, and motivation/engagement. 2. To identify relevant variables associated with their cognitive ability, socioeconomic status, and motivational capacities in order to analyze their interrelationships. 3. To identify markers or risk factors for cognitive, emotional, and behavioral performance; 4. To assess the relevance of such a survey for students. Associations and correlations will be sought between cognitive, emotional, and behavioral performance, as defined by the primary objective, and the various variables studied in the secondary objective above, using parametric or non-parametric techniques or multivariate regressions.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.13710 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Cohort
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.Over 18 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.Study Objectives
Primary Objectives
Secondary Objectives
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location