Bridging the gap in mental health literacy: co-adapting and feasibility testing a digital intervention to improve mental health literacy amongst young people aged 12-14 in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital interventions have shown promise in enhancing mental health literacy among young people (YP). Initially developed in Indonesia, the Improving Mental Health Literacy Among Young People in Indonesia (IMPeTUs) intervention is a co-produced digital application designed to improve mental health literacy and self-management of anxiety and depression in YP. This study aimed to co-adapt the IMPeTUs intervention with YP in the UK and evaluate the feasibility of conducting a future definitive trial in education and community settings.

Methods

The study consisted of two phases. Phase 1 involved co-adapting the intervention through consultations with 49 stakeholders, including YP, parents, and professionals, using principles of experience-based co-design. 'Co-adapting

SUBMITTER: Vicary E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12319005 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature