Low-Intensity Online Intervention for Mental Distress Among Help-Seeking Young People in Hong Kong: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Mental health issues among young people are increasingly concerning. Conventional psychological interventions face challenges, including limited staffing, time commitment, and low completion rates.

Objective

To evaluate the effect of a low-intensity online intervention on young people in Hong Kong experiencing moderate or greater mental distress.

Design, setting, and participants

This randomized clinical trial was conducted from May 12, 2022, to September 22, 2023, in Hong Kong. Participants (aged 12-30 years) were recruited from a community project, self-reported moderate to severe distress (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale score ≥5), and were randomized 1:1 to receive the low-intensity online intervention or self-help tips (waitlist group).

Interve

SUBMITTER: Suen YN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11736507 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature