Feasibility of a Social-emotional Learning Curriculum in a STEM-based After-school Program
Launched by CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH · Jan 9, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of July 01, 2025
Not yet recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is exploring how well a new social-emotional learning program can be integrated into an after-school STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program called the STEM Academy at Visions of Science. The main goal is to see if this curriculum is practical and acceptable for the program, as well as to find out if it helps young people aged 11-14 improve their social-emotional skills, resilience, and overall functioning. Participants will include facilitators of the STEM Academy, youth enrolled in the program, and their parents.
To be eligible, youth must be between 11 and 14 years old and attend the STEM Academy program. They, along with their parents and program staff, will participate in interviews and complete surveys that measure their experiences and the impact of the curriculum. The study is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to gather valuable insights into how such programs can support youth development and well-being.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- INCLUSION:
- Youth participants must meet the following inclusion criteria:
- • 1. Must be a youth aged 11-14 years attending the STEM Academy program at the Visions of Science after school program
- • 2. Must sign and date the informed consent form
- • 3. Must speak and understand English
- Staff participants must meet the following inclusion criteria:
- • 1. Must be a facilitator of the STEM Academy program at the Visions of Science after school program
- • 2. Must sign and date the informed consent form
- • 3. Must speak and understand English
- Caregiver/parent participants must meet the following inclusion criteria:
- • 1. Must be a caregiver/parent of a youth aged 11-14 years attending the STEM Academy program at the Visions of Science after school program. Caregivers/parents whose children decide not to participate in data collection are still able to participate in an interview post-SEL curriculum implementation.
- • 2. Must sign and date the informed consent form
- • 3. Must speak and understand English
- • EXCLUSION; None
About Centre For Addiction And Mental Health
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s leading mental health and addiction teaching hospital, dedicated to advancing research, clinical care, and education in the field of mental health. With a commitment to improving the lives of individuals affected by mental illness and addiction, CAMH conducts innovative clinical trials aimed at developing and evaluating new treatment approaches. The institution fosters a collaborative environment that brings together researchers, clinicians, and community partners to translate scientific findings into effective interventions, ensuring the highest standards of care and support for patients. Through its robust research initiatives, CAMH strives to enhance understanding of mental health disorders and promote evidence-based practices in the treatment of addiction and mental health challenges.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
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Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported