Mental health-related leaves of absence
Conditions
Interventions
The group program and the mental health app (Awarefy) consist of seven components: psychological education on the return-to-work process, health, daily rhythm, work stamina recovery, communication, me
s content is developed by certified clinical psychologists or licensed psychologists based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Using th
Sponsors
University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Persons on leave due to mental illness - Persons who are 18 years of age or older - Persons who have agreed to participate in this study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Individuals diagnosed with bipolar and related disorders (including manic episodes), intellectual disabilities, eating disorders, PTSD, alcohol or substance dependence, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, severe developmental disorders, or other conditions where the risks of this intervention program are deemed to outweigh its benefits. - Individuals with strong suicidal ideation. - Individuals with severe physical comorbidities. - Individuals for whom the primary physician, study investigators, or facility staff at the research institution judge that the risks of participation to the program outweigh its benefits.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure will be perceived difficulty in returning to work using a Difficulties in Returning to Work Inventory (Tanoue et al., 2012). Assessments will be measured at three time points: pre-intervention (Time 1), post-intervention (Time 1 + 2 months), and 6 months post-intervention (Time 1 + 8 months). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Evaluation: Psychiatric Rework Readiness Scale (PRRS) Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS-J) Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) EuroQol 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) Tri-Axial Coping Scale (TAC-24) Program Satisfaction Frequency and Continuity of App Usage Program Participation Rate and Continuation Rate Return to Work Rate Qualitative Evaluation A semi-structured interview of approximately 30 minutes will be conducted based on an interview guide at the post-intervention assessment (Time 2). The interview will include questions regarding participants' experience with the HR2W, feedback on its contents, and expectations for the program. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactHikari Takashina
Awarefy Inc. NA
Outcome results
None listed