Global Controlled Trial on Effects of an Online Self-Help Program for of Ambitious Altruists on Their Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Productivity: Comparing Versions With IFS vs. CBT, Buddy- vs. Group-, Standard- vs. Minimum-Guidance Intensity.

Launched by RETHINK WELLBEING · May 29, 2024

Keywords

ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at different versions of a 16-week online self-help program designed to improve mental health, well-being, and productivity in individuals who are actively engaged in helping others, known as "ambitious altruists." The trial will compare how effective these programs are based on their format—whether participants receive guidance from a buddy or in a group, and whether the guidance is more intensive or minimal. Participants will take surveys at the beginning and during the program to share how they're feeling and how productive they are, helping researchers understand which version of the program works best.

To be eligible for this trial, participants should be between 65 and 74 years old and identify as ambitious altruists, meaning they are involved in activities that aim to help others. However, individuals who feel very socially isolated, those in a crisis, or those who do not consider themselves committed to altruistic causes cannot participate. If you join, you can expect to engage with the program online, track your progress through surveys, and contribute to important research that could help improve mental health support for people dedicated to making a positive impact.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Exclusion Criteria:
• • average of self-assessed sociality negative
• • people in acute crisis (they confirm and sign to not be in such a state)
• • people who self-report not to be ambitiously altruistic, i.g., not involved in the effective altruism community, or working on or planning to work on something impactful that might help others.