Digital Support System for School Counseling

(ASSIST-MH Trial)

Overseen By Melissa E DeRosier, PhD

Age: Any Age

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: 3-C Institute for Social Development

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this SBIR is to develop and test Assist-MH, a new interactive digital support system for SMH providers. Assist-MH will offer an innovative interactive planning tool to help providers create a treatment plan customized to the student's specific needs. Based on inputs, the system will generate both provider-led MH strategies to optimize time spent with the student and self-paced digital strategies (video, game-based, interactive) for students to augment in-person treatment and provide unique between-session learning and practice. SMH providers will use Assist-MH to plan and assign individualized MH strategies as well as monitor student progress over time (completion and MH functioning).

Research Team

Melissa E DeRosier, PhD

Principal Investigator

3-C Institute for Social Development

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for school mental health (SMH) providers looking to enhance their treatment plans with digital support. It's suitable for those who want to integrate technology into therapy and counseling, especially for conditions like Text Neck and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Inclusion Criteria

If they are a SMH provider, have their supervisor agree to provide oversight of their use of Assist-MH during the trial period

Must have access to internet

Must be English language proficient

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Assist-MH (Behavioural Intervention)

Trial Overview The trial is testing Assist-MH, an interactive digital system designed to aid SMH providers. It helps create personalized treatment plans with provider-led strategies and self-paced digital activities such as videos and games to support students' mental health.

Participant Groups

Group I: ASSIST-MH Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants in the focus group will all be given the same set of study tasks. They will participate in a 60-minute virtual focus group and then rate the proposed Assist-MH product components. Participants in the pilot test will complete the same study tasks as others in their respective group: one group for providers and one group for students. All providers will (a) attend a brief webinar to review research methods and be trained to use Assist-MH, (b) use Assist-MH over a 2-month period with at least 3 students, (c) obtain parent consent for students to use Assist-MH and evaluate their experience, (d) complete pre \& post provider outcomes measures, and (e) rate their experiences with the prototype. All students will (a) use Assist-MH, (b) complete pre \& post student outcomes measures, and (c) rate their experiences with the prototype.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

3-C Institute for Social Development

Lead Sponsor

Trials

15

Recruited

2,300+

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Collaborator

Trials

3,007

Recruited

2,852,000+