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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
212
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).
educational materials related to mental health
links to online mental health resources
Northwell Health
Glen Oaks, New York, United States
Adolescent Suicidal Ideation Measure score
frequency of suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Time frame: 6 months
Perceived burdensomeness and hopelessness scale score
lower burdensomeness and hopelessness in treatment group (lower score better)
Time frame: 6 months
General Behavior Inventory 10D (GBI 10D)
symptoms of depression lower in treatment group (lower score)
Time frame: 6 months
Life Satisfaction
level of satisfaction with quality of life
Time frame: 6 months
Adolescent Suicidal Ideation Measure score
frequency of suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Time frame: 12 months
Perceived burdensomeness and hopelessness scale score
lower burdensomeness and hopelessness in treatment group (lower score better)
Time frame: 12 months
General Behavior Inventory 10D (GBI 10D)
symptoms of depression lower in treatment group (lower score)
Time frame: 12 months
Life Satisfaction
level of satisfaction with quality of life
Time frame: 12 months
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