Abstract
Background Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP ® ) is a recovery-oriented program designed for people with mental illness to improve well-being and self-manage symptoms. Aims This randomized controlled trial investigates the effectiveness of brief Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP ® ) as a mental health self-management tool for adults without formal clinical diagnoses in Hong Kong. Methods 182 adults were randomly assigned to WRAP ® or waitlist control condition to investigate whether WRAP ® can promote mental well-being and reduce psychological distress for community adults with no known diagnosable mental disorders. Results Significant improvements were found in depressive (η p 2 = .11) and anxiety symptoms (η p 2 = .06), empowerment (η p 2 = .09), and personal recovery (η p 2 = .11) among WRAP ® participants compared with waitlist control participants. Moreover, changes in anxiety symptoms, hope, empowerment, and reliance on others were found to sustain at 3-month follow-up. Conclusions Brief WRAP® is an effective self-management tool in enhancing mental health and alleviating psychological distress for millennials living in the community.
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