Adolescent - Emotional Problem
Conditions
Keywords
adolescent, mental health, social media
Brief summary
The goal of this study is to determine whether a community-based website that is intended to provide support for adolescents experiencing psychological distress can improve members' mental health outcomes. The investigators want to understand if a digital platform can help young people who are suffering and may be unlikely to access more traditional forms of mental health services.
Interventions
OTHERanonymous social support
Participants randomized to the intervention condition will be able to communicate with one another and offer social media-based forms of support (e.g., post music, photos, etc).
OTHERpsychoeducation
educational materials related to mental health
OTHERonline resources
links to online mental health resources
Sponsors
American Psychological Foundation
Northwell Health
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
14 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Age 14-17 * Access to internet-connected device * Residing in the United States
Exclusion criteria
\*Inability to assent due to intellectual disability or lack of English language skills
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| General Behavior Inventory 10D (GBI 10D) | 6 months | symptoms of depression lower in treatment group (lower score) |
| Perceived burdensomeness and hopelessness scale score | 6 months | lower burdensomeness and hopelessness in treatment group (lower score better) |
| Life Satisfaction | 6 months | level of satisfaction with quality of life |
| Adolescent Suicidal Ideation Measure score | 6 months | frequency of suicidal thoughts and behaviors |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| General Behavior Inventory 10D (GBI 10D) | 12 months | symptoms of depression lower in treatment group (lower score) |
| Adolescent Suicidal Ideation Measure score | 12 months | frequency of suicidal thoughts and behaviors |
| Perceived burdensomeness and hopelessness scale score | 12 months | lower burdensomeness and hopelessness in treatment group (lower score better) |
| Life Satisfaction | 12 months | level of satisfaction with quality of life |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| site engagement | 6 months | time spent on site |
| Perceived burdensomeness and hopelessness scale score | weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 | change in burdensomeness and hopelessness |
| General Behavior Inventory 10D (GBI 10D) | weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 | changes in depressive symptoms |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed