Prevention of early mental health symptoms in adolescents Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
The design is a feasibility cluster-randomised trial of an intervention that aims to create a more positive school environment. The feasibility trial will involve randomisation of six schools with a p
REC reference number 21/YH/0261) and this approval includes plans for supporting interventions that will use Age of Wonder outcome data. The Age of Wonder study information and informed consent proces
Sponsors
University of York
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Bradford secondary schools who are taking part in the Born in Bradford Age of Wonder Cohort Study. Staff and pupils.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Schools who are not taking part in the Born in Bradford Age of Wonder Cohort Study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Successful delivery of the intervention in schools measured using descriptive quantitative data on intervention delivery via an activity log of the number of sessions, frequency, number of attendees and evidence of training to support delivery throughout the study - implementation data collection (via intervention activity log) – January 2025 to July 2025 2. Assessment of qualitative data regarding and measured using data collected on implementation via interviews with relevant school staff (and the wellbeing mentors) involved in implementing the intervention throughout the study - implementation data collection (via interviews) – January 2025 to July 2025 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Successful collection of school absences data, as a proxy measure of the school environment. This was selected as the planned primary outcome for the full trial by young people and stakeholders. It will be available for all pupils and measured using the educational record (routine data) 2. Access to mental health and well-being data of year 9 students, collected in the Age of Wonder study, including mental health problems such as depression and anxiety (measured using the RCADS-25), mental well-being (measured using the SWEMWBS) and bullying Baseline data collection (via routine and survey data records) September 2024 to January 2025 Outcome data collection (via routine and survey data records) June/July 2025 | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactOlivia Taylor
Outcome results
None listed