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A Self-Guided Web-Based Transdiagnostic Mental Health Program for People With Intellectual Disability: Single-Arm

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  • 1Black Dog Institute, Hospital Road, Randwick, 2037, Australia, 61 405198608.

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This study found that the Healthy Mind online program did not significantly improve mental health for individuals with intellectual disability, likely due to low engagement. Further research is needed to enhance engagement strategies for digital mental health interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Digital mental health interventions
  • Intellectual disability research
  • Mental health service accessibility

Background:

  • Individuals with intellectual disability face higher rates of mental illness and significant barriers to care.
  • Electronic mental health (eMH) interventions offer potential solutions by increasing accessibility and tailoring treatment.
  • Barriers include limited clinician expertise, diagnostic overshadowing, and exclusion from services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of Healthy Mind, a web-based program, in reducing anxiety and depression symptoms in individuals with borderline to mild intellectual disability.
  • To assess improvements in psychological distress and functional impairment.
  • To examine the program's impact on individuals with intellectual disability.

Main Methods:

  • A single-arm, uncontrolled online trial involving Australian residents aged 16+ with borderline/mild intellectual disability and mild-to-moderate anxiety/depression symptoms.
  • Participants used the self-guided Healthy Mind program, with optional supporter assistance.
  • Outcomes (anxiety, depression, distress, functioning) were measured using ADAMS, K10, and WHO-DAS 2.0 at baseline, 8 weeks, and 3 months.

Main Results:

  • No significant improvements were observed in depression or anxiety scores (ADAMS) from baseline to follow-up.
  • No significant changes were found in psychological distress (K10) or functional impairment (WHO-DAS), except for a K10 improvement at 3 months when controlling for cognitive functioning.
  • Low engagement was noted, with 42.5% not accessing the program and a median of 7 modules completed among those who did.

Conclusions:

  • The Healthy Mind trial did not demonstrate significant mental health or functioning improvements, likely due to low engagement and study design limitations.
  • The study confirmed the feasibility of online recruitment and retention for individuals with intellectual disability.
  • Strategies like gamification and personalized content are needed to improve engagement in eMH for this population.