RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05898516

JoyPop Mobile Mental Health App With Indigenous Youth

Increasing Access to Mental Health Support for 12-17 Year Old Indigenous Youth With the JoyPop Mobile Mental Health App: Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Lakehead University

Enrollment

110 participants

Start Date

May 26, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Depression Stress Anxiety Emotion Regulation

Summary

Indigenous youth in Northwestern Ontario who need mental health supports experience longer waits than non-Indigenous youth within the region and when compared to youth in other more urban areas. Limited access and extended waits can exacerbate symptoms, prolong distress, and increase risk for more serious outcomes. Novel, innovative approaches are urgently needed to provide support for Indigenous youth in Northwestern Ontario. In partnership with Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, the investigators are evaluating the impact of a mental health app (JoyPop) as a tool for Indigenous youth who are waiting for mental health services. The JoyPop app was developed to support improved emotion regulation - a key difficulty for youth presenting with mental health challenges. A two-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the app compared to usual practice while Indigenous youth are waiting for mental health services.

Eligibility

Min Age: 12 YearsMax Age: 17 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing the JoyPop mobile app — a mental health tool with breathing exercises, mood tracking, and coping activities — among Indigenous youth aged 12–17 who are waiting for mental health services. **You may be eligible if...** - You are an Indigenous youth between 12 and 17 years old - You are currently on the waitlist for mental health services at Dilico Anishinabek Family Care - You are available to attend an orientation session (virtual or in-person) - You have access to an iOS device, or are willing to use a provided refurbished iPhone for the study **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are not on the mental health services waitlist at the participating organization - You are not between the ages of 12 and 17 Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALUsual Practice + JoyPop

Participants will be asked to use the app at least twice daily but will otherwise not be provided with requirements related to feature or total usage.