Evaluate the Usefulness of Mental Health e-Learning

NCT06393322 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Levinson_AFP
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 125
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In this proposal, the investigators plan to study the impact of In this proposal, we plan to study the impact of e-learning on mental health literacy and stigma related to anxiety and depression. Participants will be randomized to one of four groups - Depression e-Learning A, Depression e-Learning B, Anxiety e-Learning A, and Anxiety e-Learning B. All participants will be given access to all e-learning at the conclusion of the study.

Conditions

Depression; Anxiety

Keywords

Depression; Mental Health; Mental Health Literacy; e-Learning; Knowledge; Stigma; Randomized Controlled Trial

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Change from baseline in the Depression Literacy Questionnaire

  The Depression Literacy Questionnaire assesses mental health literacy specific to depression. The questionnaire consists of 22 items which are true or false. Respondents can answer each item with one of three options - true, false, or I don't know. Each correct response receives one point. Higher scores indicate higher depression literacy.

  0, 2, 4 weeks

• Change from baseline in the Anxiety Literacy Questionnaire

  The Anxiety Literacy Questionnaire assesses mental health literacy specific to anxiety. The questionnaire consists of 22 items which are true or false. Respondents can answer each item with one of three options - true, false, or I don't know. Each correct response receives one point. Higher scores indicate higher depression literacy.

  0, 2, 4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Change from baseline in the Depression Stigma Scale

  0, 2, 4 weeks

• Change from baseline in the Generalized Anxiety Stigma Scale

  0, 2, 4 weeks

• Participant satisfaction

  2 weeks

Study Arms (4)

Depression e-Learning A

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Depression e-Learning A

Anxiety e-Learning A

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Anxiety e-Learning A

Depression e-Learning B

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Depression e-Learning B

Anxiety e-Learning B

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Anxiety e-Learning B

Interventions

Depression e-Learning A OTHER

Participants in Depression e-Learning A will be provided e-learning about depression, consisting of following components: 1. One multimedia e-learning lesson on depression; 2. A series of 4 'micro-learning' emails (2 emails/week) with small segments of content to reinforce the material from the lesson. 1\. One multimedia e-learning lesson on depression; 2. A series of 4 'micro-learning' emails (2 emails/week) with small segments of content to reinforce the material from the lesson.

Depression e-Learning A

Depression e-Learning B OTHER

Participants in Depression e-Learning B will be provided e-learning about depression, consisting of following components: 1. One multimedia e-learning lesson on depression; 2. A series of 4 'micro-learning' emails (2 emails/week) with small segments of content to reinforce the material from the lesson. 1\. One multimedia e-learning lesson on depression; 2. A series of 4 'micro-learning' emails (2 emails/week) with small segments of content to reinforce the material from the lesson.

Depression e-Learning B

Anxiety e-Learning A OTHER

Participants in Anxiety e-Learning A will be provided e-learning about anxiety, consisting of following components: 1. One multimedia e-learning lesson on anxiety; 2. A series of 4 'micro-learning' emails (2 emails/week) with small segments of content to reinforce the material from the lesson.

Anxiety e-Learning A

Anxiety e-Learning B OTHER

Participants in Anxiety e-Learning B will be provided e-learning about anxiety, consisting of following components: 1. One multimedia e-learning lesson on anxiety; 2. A series of 4 'micro-learning' emails (2 emails/week) with small segments of content to reinforce the material from the lesson.

Anxiety e-Learning B

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 45 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Live in Canada
• years of age and over
• Good command of the English language
• Access to email and high speed internet
• Comfortable using email and internet

You may not qualify if:

• Lives outside of Canada
• Not 45 years of age or over
• Does not speak English,
• Does not have access to email or high speed internet
• Is not comfortable using email of internet

Sponsors & Collaborators

• McMaster University: lead

Study Sites (1)

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, L8S4L8, Canada

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression; Anxiety Disorders; Psychological Well-Being; Social Stigma

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Mental Disorders; Personal Satisfaction; Social Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 26, 2024
• First Posted: May 1, 2024
• Study Start: August 6, 2024
• Primary Completion: September 12, 2024
• Study Completion: June 30, 2025
• Last Updated: July 30, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

CA (1)