Evaluation of a Training Course for Educational Professionals

NCT06387108 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 24-0045
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 97
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a two-hour online training course on depression and mental health in childhood and adolescence in educational professionals to improve depression and mental health literacy. It will further be investigated whether the course leads to changes in attitudes towards the illness (reduction of stigma) and to an increased behavioural confidence and behavioral change in dealing with pupils with symptoms and illnesses.

Conditions

Depression; Depression in Children; Depression in Adolescence

Keywords

Knowledge; Mental Health; Depression Literacy; Training course; Educational professionals; School intervention; Evaluation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• increase in Knowledge

  Self-designed questionnaire based on the 2 hours depression and mental health training

  pre (0-1 days before the training), post (0-1 days after training) and 1month follow-up

• decrease in depression stigma

  Assessed via Depression Stigma Scale (DSS, Griffiths, Christensen, \& Jorm, 2008)

  pre (0-1 days before the training), post (0-1 days after training) and 1month follow-up

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Change in helping behaviour towards pupil

  pre (0-1 days before the training), 1month follow-up

• Change in conficende in dealing with pupils with mental health issues

  pre (0-1 days before the training), post (0-1 days after training) and 1month follow-up

Other Outcomes (1)

• Evaluation of the training

  post (0-1 days after training)

Study Arms (1)

2 hours online training

EXPERIMENTAL

2 hours online training for educational professionals about depression and mental health in youths

Other: training course

Interventions

training course OTHER

Two-hour online training course for educational professionals at schools on depression and mental health in children and adolescents (including symptoms, causes, comorbidity, prevention) and practical tips for everyday school life to reduce stress.

2 hours online training

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Current teaching profession (teacher) / working in the school environment (e.g. school psychologist, social worker)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich: lead
• Prof. Otto Beisheim Foundation: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

LMU University Hospital (recruitment is conducted online)

Munich, Germany

Location

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  PMID: 41398959 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression; Psychological Well-Being

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Personal Satisfaction

Study Officials

• Gerd Schulte-Körne, Prof. Dr.

  Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, LMU University Hospital

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Postdoctoral Researcher

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 19, 2024
• First Posted: April 26, 2024
• Study Start: April 29, 2024
• Primary Completion: September 12, 2024
• Study Completion: September 12, 2024
• Last Updated: March 19, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

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