Universally Delivered Interventions for Young People

Launched by PAKISTAN INSTITUTE OF LIVING AND LEARNING · May 29, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at ways to help young people in Pakistan who are dealing with feelings of distress and emotional challenges, such as depression and anxiety. The study will test two short and simple programs designed to improve mental health: one is a single-session behavioral activation intervention, and the other is a four-session Mindset intervention. These programs aim to provide support in a way that is easy to access, especially in areas where mental health services are limited and there can be a lot of stigma around seeking help.

To participate in the study, young people aged 12 to 15 years old can join if they have a parent or guardian who can give consent and if they can speak Urdu well enough to understand the materials. Schools can also take part if they are public schools with at least 80 students and agree to be involved. Participants can expect to learn skills that can help them manage their feelings better in a supportive environment. It's important to note that this study is focused on providing help to those who may not need more intensive mental health treatment right now.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• • Young persons (YP)
• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Youth is between the age 12-15 years (inclusive) at the time of study enrollment.
• • Youth has one parent or legal guardian to give consent.
• • Youth speaks Urdu well enough to complete the paper based intervention.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Intellectual disability, as this may undermine comprehension of intervention material.
• • Adolescent with history of hospitalization or those who received inpatient treatment for a mental health problem within the past two months as the intervention being tested and this study is not designed for adolescent with acute medical and/or psychiatric treatment needs (if identified with any acute medical and/or psychiatric problem, they would be referred to appropriate health services through parents).
• • Schools Inclusion Criteria
• Schools in the study areas are eligible to participate if they meet all the following criteria:
• • 1. the school authority agrees to participate;
• • 2. the schools shall be non-specialist public schools;
• • 3. school contains at least 80 students; Exclusion criteria
• If the school meet the following exclusion criteria, they are ineligible to participate:
• • 1. the school authority refuses to participate;
• • 2. a specialist and/or independent or private school;