RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05449002

Digital Single Session Intervention for Youth Mental Health

Testing a Digital Single-session Intervention for Youths on the Waitlist for Psychotherapy


Sponsor

Harvard University

Enrollment

226 participants

Start Date

Sep 5, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of this study is to test the effectiveness of a single-session, digital intervention teaching the principle of practicing the opposite, when administered to youths on the waitlist for psychotherapy, with usual waitlist procedures as a control condition.


Eligibility

Min Age: 9 YearsMax Age: 17 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a short, one-session digital mental health program delivered online to young people who are waiting to be seen at an outpatient mental health clinic. The goal is to provide some support while kids wait for their first appointment. **You may be eligible if...** - Your child is between 9 and 17 years old - You have already contacted a participating clinic and your child is on the waitlist - Your child reads English well enough to use the digital programs - Your child has access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone - Both you (the guardian) and your child agree to participate **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your child does not speak or read English - Your child does not have access to a digital device Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALPracticing the Opposite (PTO)

This 30-45-minute digital program is designed to help youths on the waitlist feel better prior to treatment and may also improve their treatment engagement and outcomes.

OTHERUsual Clinical Care

Usual care provided by participating youth mental health clinics in the United States.


Locations(5)

Riley Child Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Clinic

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Boston Child Study Center

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Baker Center for Children and Families

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Concord Center

Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Riverside Community Care

Dedham, Massachusetts, United States

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