Effectiveness of the Adapt for Life, Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention Program

NCT06979479 | Active Not Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: 2019-1334
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 1,102
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Adapt for Life is a mental health and wellbeing program designed to help young people develop healthy behaviors and important life skills to manage stress and mental health challenges. The program is a collaboration between Adapt for Life and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Purpose of the Study: The primary purpose of the Adapt for Life study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the ADAPT framework in improving mental health outcomes for students. The framework includes steps such as Ask, Describe, Assess, Plan, and Talk, which are designed to help students tackle stress during everyday moments or in times of crisis. Question the Study is Trying to Answer: The study seeks to answer whether the ADAPT framework can significantly improve students' ability to manage stress, recognize mental health issues, and seek appropriate help. It aims to determine if the program can reduce instances of harmful behaviors and improve overall mental wellbeing among participants.

Conditions

Depression Disorders; Suicidality

Keywords

Mental Health; Wellbeing; Stress Management; ADAPT Framework

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Improved self-efficacy

  Improved Self-Efficacy: Definition: Self-efficacy is a student's belief in their ability to effectively manage stress and mental health challenges. Measurement: It is assessed through self-reported surveys where students rate their confidence in handling stressful situations and their ability to use coping strategies taught in the ADAPT framework. Survey Questions: Students answer questions about their perceived ability to manage anxiety, cope with academic pressure, and maintain emotional balance. Criteria: Higher scores on these surveys indicate greater self-efficacy, suggesting that students feel more capable of managing their mental health. This includes their confidence in applying techniques like mindfulness, problem-solving, and seeking support when needed. Impact: Improved self-efficacy can lead to better academic performance, healthier relationships, and overall enhanced wellbeing.

  Enrollment - 3 Month Follow Up

• Improved Help-Seeking Attitudes

  Improved Help-Seeking Attitudes: Definition: Help-seeking attitudes refer to a student's willingness to seek support from peers, educators, or mental health professionals when facing mental health challenges. Measurement: Evaluated through surveys and interviews where students express their likelihood of seeking help and their comfort level in discussing mental health issues. Survey Questions: Students answer questions about their willingness to talk to a teacher, counselor, or friend when feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Criteria: Positive changes are indicated by increased willingness to seek help and greater openness in discussing mental health concerns. Higher scores suggest students are more likely to reach out for support and feel comfortable sharing their struggles. Impact: Improved help-seeking attitudes can lead to earlier intervention, better mental health outcomes, and a supportive school environment.

  Enrollment - 3 Month Follow Up

Study Arms (2)

Control

These participants took all three surveys before receiving the AFL 4-day course. They instead, were given the AFL 4-day course the following semester.

Experimental

These participants took the baseline survey prior to the AFL 4-day course. They then participated in the AFL 4-day course. Immideately after, they took the post-test survey and a 3 month follow up test, 3 months post.

Behavioral: school-based intervention

Interventions

school-based intervention BEHAVIORAL

AFL is a four-day program aimed at combating the stigma associated with mental health conditions and reducing suicidal ideation among youth. The program focuses on improving knowledge about depression and mental illness, enhancing self-efficacy skills for coping and seeking help, and increasing receptiveness to receiving assistance. Facilitated by mental health experts, the educational curriculum equips youth with the necessary tools to address feelings of hopelessness.

Also known as: Adapt for Life

Experimental

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Students from 12 high schools in the Greater Cincinnati area. The participants are 8th and 9th-grade students, with a total sample size of 1,102 records. The schools are demographically and socioeconomically paired, and health classes within each school are randomized into control and experimental groups.

You may qualify if:

• Student in 8th-12th grade

You may not qualify if:

• Non-English Speaking

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati: lead

Study Sites (1)

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Suicidal Ideation; Psychological Well-Being

Interventions

Acclimatization

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Suicide; Self-Injurious Behavior; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Personal Satisfaction

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Adaptation, Physiological; Physiological Phenomena; Adaptation, Biological; Biological Phenomena

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Director of the Child & Adolescent Forensic Research Program Director of Research for the UC Division of Forensic Psychiatry Professor of Psychiatry

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 13, 2025
• First Posted: May 20, 2025
• Study Start: November 11, 2021
• Primary Completion: January 1, 2025
• Study Completion: June 1, 2025
• Last Updated: May 20, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Locations

US (1)