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Further development and feasibility randomised controlled trial of a digital programme for adolescent depression,
Rhys Bevan Jones1,2,3, Sally Merry4, Paul Stallard5
1Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales bevanjonesr1@cardiff.ac.uk.
BMJ Open
|June 5, 2023
Summary
This study refines the MoodHwb digital program for young people's mental health. A feasibility trial will assess its acceptability and effectiveness in improving well-being and reducing depression symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Digital mental health interventions
- Adolescent psychology
- Public health
Background:
- Young people face challenges with mood and well-being, with depression being a significant concern.
- Existing digital support programs require refinement based on user feedback and rigorous evaluation.
- The MoodHwb program was co-designed with young people, parents, and professionals to address these needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To refine the MoodHwb digital program based on user feedback.
- To assess the acceptability and feasibility of the updated MoodHwb program.
- To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the randomized controlled trial methods.
Main Methods:
- A pretrial acceptability phase involving young people to refine MoodHwb.
- A multicentre feasibility randomized controlled trial comparing MoodHwb plus usual care with a digital information pack plus usual care.
- Recruitment of up to 120 young people (aged 13-19) with depression symptoms and their parents/carers across Wales and Scotland.
- Assessment of primary outcomes (feasibility, acceptability of program and trial methods) and secondary outcomes (depression knowledge, stigma, help-seeking, well-being, depression and anxiety symptoms) at 2 months post-randomisation.
Main Results:
- The preliminary evaluation indicated that MoodHwb was acceptable to users.
- This study aims to provide further data on the feasibility and acceptability of the refined MoodHwb program and trial procedures.
- Detailed results on recruitment, retention, program usage, and potential impact on secondary outcomes will be available upon study completion.
Conclusions:
- The refined MoodHwb program holds promise as a digital tool for supporting young people's mental health.
- The study will provide crucial data on the feasibility of implementing and evaluating such digital interventions in real-world settings.
- Successful implementation could lead to wider availability of accessible mental health support for adolescents.
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