Digital EduHealth for the Well-being of Minority University Students: A Scoping Review

Mental health inequalities remain a significant challenge in higher education, disproportionately affecting students from social minorities, often supported by affirmative action policies. This scoping review explores the concept of Digital EduHealth, defined as digital health interventions integrated with educational strategies aimed at promoting the psychosocial well-being of these students. A systematic search was conducted across six databases from 2015 to 2025, yielding 55 empirical studies. The interventions included mobile apps, digital self-care platforms, online counseling, and institutional virtual environments. Observed effects were grouped into four dimensions: emotional health, recognition and engagement, access and adherence, and academic belonging, with culturally sensitive approaches standing out. However, digital exclusion, institutional racism, and poor infrastructure were identified as key barriers to effectiveness. This is the first review to systematically map the intersection of digital health, digital education, and racial equity in higher education, positioning Digital EduHealth as an innovative framework to expand access, foster inclusion, and inform more equitable mental health policies.