Efficacy of an mHealth Intervention (BRAVE) to Promote Mental Wellness for American Indian and Alaska Native Teenagers and Young Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Culturally relevant interventions are needed to help American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) teenagers and young adults navigate common risky situations involving family and friends, including drug and alcohol misuse, dating violence, and suicidality. Leveraging We R Native, a multimedia health resource for Native teenagers and young adults, staff of the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board designed the BRAVE intervention for Native youth. The program is delivered via SMS text messaging and includes role model videos, mental wellness strategies, links to culturally relevant resources, and social support from family and friends.

Objective

We aim to conduct a randomized controlled trial of the BRAVE intervention among AI/AN teenagers and young adults (aged

SUBMITTER: Craig Rushing S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8482172 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature