This multi-center cluster-randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness and overall impact of the Hope@School (H@S) program by comparing mental health outcomes in students participating in the H@S program with students having only access to regular student health care (treatment as usual - TAU). The primary objectives of the study are: To determine if the H@S program is feasible, acceptable, usable and safe for students, families, teachers and school leaders To establish if the H@S program is associated with improvements in quality of life, everyday functioning, peer relations and general mental health.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
3,220
A digital platform aimed at promoting student mental health in schools
Regular student health care in schools
KIDSCREEN-27 Child version
Level of child-rated quality of life as measured by a questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline, 3 month and 6 month (the 6 month assessment is the primary endpoint)
KIDSCREEN-27 Parent version
Level of parent-rated quality of life (the child's quality of life) as measured by a questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline, 3 month and 6 month (the 6 month assessment is the primary endpoint)
Mental Health-Promoting Knowledge (MHPK-10)
Level of child-rated mental health literacy as measured by a questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline, 3 month and 6 month (the 6 month assessment is the primary endpoint)
Healthy Behaviours in School-aged Children survey protocol (HBSC) part 1
Level of child-rated healthy behaviours as measured by a questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline, 3 month and 6 month (the 6 month assessment is the primary endpoint)
Digital Addiction Scale for Children (DASC)
Level of child-rated addictive digital behaviours as measured by a questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline, 3 month and 6 month (the 6 month assessment is the primary endpoint)
Healthy Behaviours in School-aged Children survey protocol (HBSC) part 2
Level of child-rated harmful digital practices as measured by a questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline, 3 month and 6 month (the 6 month assessment is the primary endpoint)
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