Loves Company: Combatting Emotional Disturbance in the Digital Age

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The goal of this study is to determine whether a community-based website that is intended to provide support for adolescents experiencing psychological distress can improve members' mental health outcomes. The investigators want to understand if a digital platform can help young people who are suffering and may be unlikely to access more traditional forms of mental health services.

Official Title
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Loves Company: Combatting Emotional Disturbance in the Digital Age

Conditions
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Adolescent - Emotional Problem

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: anonymous social support
* Other: psychoeducation
* Other: online resources


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Age 14-17 Access to internet-connected device Residing in the United States Exclusion Criteria: *Inability to assent due to intellectual disability or lack of English language skills

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 14 Years
Maximum Age: 17 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Intervention<br>This condition will include access to a website that includes a social component, in addition to psychoeducation and access to resources. | Other: anonymous social support<br>* Participants randomized to the intervention condition will be able to communicate with one another and offer social media-based forms of support (e.g., post music, photos, etc).<br>Other: psychoeducation<br>* educational materials related to mental health<br>Other: online resources<br>* links to online mental health resources<br>|
| Active Comparator: Control<br>This condition will include access to a website that includes psychoeducation and access to resources. | Other: psychoeducation<br>* educational materials related to mental health<br>Other: online resources<br>* links to online mental health resources<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adolescent Suicidal Ideation Measure score | frequency of suicidal thoughts and behaviors | 6 months | 
| Perceived burdensomeness and hopelessness scale score | lower burdensomeness and hopelessness in treatment group (lower score better) | 6 months | 
| General Behavior Inventory 10D (GBI 10D) | symptoms of depression lower in treatment group (lower score) | 6 months | 
| Life Satisfaction | level of satisfaction with quality of life | 6 months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adolescent Suicidal Ideation Measure score | frequency of suicidal thoughts and behaviors | 12 months | 
| Perceived burdensomeness and hopelessness scale score | lower burdensomeness and hopelessness in treatment group (lower score better) | 12 months | 
| General Behavior Inventory 10D (GBI 10D) | symptoms of depression lower in treatment group (lower score) | 12 months | 
| Life Satisfaction | level of satisfaction with quality of life | 12 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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adolescent, mental health, social media