A cluster randomised controlled trial of a web-based youth mental health service in Australian schools.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Secondary schools have attempted to address gaps in help-seeking for mental health problems with little success. This trial evaluated the effectiveness of a universal web-based service (Smooth Sailing) for improving help-seeking intentions for mental health problems and other related outcomes among students.

Methods

A cluster randomised controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the 12-week outcomes of the Smooth Sailing service among 1841 students from 22 secondary schools in New South Wales, Australia. Assignment was conducted at the school level. The control condition received school-as-usual. The primary outcome was help-seeking intentions for general mental health problems at 12-weeks post-baseline. Secondary outcomes included help-seeking behaviour, anxiety

SUBMITTER: O'Dea B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8356132 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature