RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06745934

Strengthening Health and Insight in New Educators

Healthy Minds for Pre-Service Teachers

Sponsor

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

Enrollment

140 participants

Start Date

Jan 17, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Depressive Symptoms Anxiety Symptoms

Summary

Teachers are at notable risk for depression and anxiety. The present study tests an app-based mindfulness intervention for teachers in their final year of training with the goal of preventing the deterioration of their mental health during the transition into the classroom. The project will strengthen the research environment at the University of Alabama and will involve undergraduate research assistants in each step of the research process.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

Students in Block 3 will be invited to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria1

Students who are not in Block 3 will be excluded. Participants experiencing suicidal ideations at baseline and deemed via the clinical risk assessment procedure to be at moderate or high risk of suicide will be excluded from the study after baseline, and prior to randomization.