Screening and Monitoring of Mental Health in Educational Settings: Programme for Detection, Psychoeducation and Self-help

NCT07818603 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: PIC009-25_4H
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 436
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Adolescence is a critical developmental stage during which many mental health problems first emerge. However, a large proportion of these issues go undetected and untreated. Globally, approximately one in seven adolescents experiences mental health difficulties, with increasing trends observed in recent years. Schools offer an important setting for early detection and intervention, yet existing programmes often lack structure or scalability. The MENTOR programme (MENtal Health Tracking, Outreach and Referral) was designed to identify adolescents under psychological distress in educational settings and offer tiered support including psychoeducation, self-help tools, and referral to mental health services when needed. This is a prospective, longitudinal, multicentre study that will be implemented in eight educational centres in Spain, including secondary schools, sixth-form colleges, and vocational training centres. Adolescents and young adults will be invited to participate voluntarily. At baseline and at each trimester, participants will complete validated mental health screening tools assessing common conditions such as anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. Based on results, participants will be assigned to one of several support pathways: access to digital self-help materials, small-group interventions, or referral to school-based or external mental health professionals. Follow-up assessments will measure changes in symptomatology, engagement with self-care tools, and help-seeking behaviour. Quantitative data will be analysed to assess feasibility, adherence, and effectiveness of the intervention over time, and conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis This protocol aims to improve adolescent mental health through a school-based, digitally delivered screening and intervention programme. By evaluating feasibility and acceptance across eight educational centres, the study seeks to generate real-time data on prevalent mental health issues, promote awareness and self-care, and facilitate early professional intervention. If effective, the programme could support scalable, tiered prevention strategies in educational settings, contributing to reduced rates of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, eating disorders, and addictions. Its implementation may also improve resource allocation, reduce wait times, and inform future health policies for longitudinal mental health monitoring from childhood. Findings will contribute to the development of accessible, evidence-based models for adolescent mental health promotion and early intervention.

Conditions

Anxiety; Self Harm; Depression Disorder; Bullying; Addiction; Suicide; Psychosis; Eating Disorders

Keywords

adolescents; mental health; psychoeducation; screening; psychological prevention program

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Intervention Effectiveness: Rate of Treatment Continuation and Case Detection

  Percentage of participants actively in treatment post-intervention among those who were either already in treatment at baseline or were newly identified cases discovered during the intervention.

  Baseline to 6 months post-intervention

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Feasibility: Student Informed Consent Rate

  From initial recruitment through study enrollment (Up to 4 weeks)

• Feasibility: Assessment Completion Rate

  Immediately post-intervention (Week 8)

• Acceptability: Teacher Satisfaction Rating

  2 years

Study Arms (1)

Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

interventions will include digital and non digital resourcews for mental health prevention, detection and promotion

Other: program for the detection, referral, and psychoeducation in adolescents

Interventions

program for the detection, referral, and psychoeducation in adolescents OTHER

the collaborative model it establishes between schools and mental health professionals, which can enhance coordination and promote early intervention. The longitudinal assessment enables an effectiveness analysis, and the use of digital tools for screening and self-care makes the program more accessible and engaging for adolescents. Moreover, enabling direct access to professional support without going through the full traditional referral pathway may reduce waiting times and prevent symptom escalation. The online component makes it more accessible and engaging

Also known as: Psychological intervention

Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 12 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• \- Students from participating educational centres aged 12-22.
• Authorisation and informed consent signed by parents/legal guardians for those under 18, and the ability to understand and sign informed assent for participants under 18.
• Ability to understand and sign informed consent for participants over 18.
• Fluency in Spanish (ability to understand the information sheet, consent and assent forms, the evaluations, and mobile application menus).

You may not qualify if:

• if they are unable to understand and sign the informed consent or assent for any reason.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de la Fundación Jiménez Díaz: lead
• Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos: collaborator
• Hospital Universitario Infanta Elena: collaborator
• Universidad Carlos III de Madrid: collaborator
• Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Fundación Jimemez Díaz

Madrid, 28040, Spain

Location

Related Publications (2)

• Layne CM, Saltzman WR, Poppleton L, Burlingame GM, Pasalic A, Durakovic E, Music M, Campara N, Dapo N, Arslanagic B, Steinberg AM, Pynoos RS. Effectiveness of a school-based group psychotherapy program for war-exposed adolescents: a randomized controlled trial. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2008 Sep;47(9):1048-62. doi: 10.1097/CHI.0b013e31817eecae.

  PMID: 18664995 RESULT

• Eisenberg D, Hunt J, Speer N. Mental health in American colleges and universities: variation across student subgroups and across campuses. J Nerv Ment Dis. 2013 Jan;201(1):60-7. doi: 10.1097/NMD.0b013e31827ab077.

  PMID: 23274298 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anxiety Disorders; Bullying; Behavior, Addictive; Suicide; Self-Injurious Behavior; Psychotic Disorders; Feeding and Eating Disorders; Psychological Well-Being

Interventions

Referral and Consultation; Psychosocial Intervention

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders; Aggression; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Harassment, Non-Sexual; Social Behavior; Compulsive Behavior; Impulsive Behavior; Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders; Signs and Symptoms, Digestive; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Personal Satisfaction

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Professional Practice; Organization and Administration; Health Services Administration; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 17, 2025
• First Posted: September 14, 2026
• Study Start: January 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2025
• Study Completion: December 31, 2025
• Last Updated: September 14, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

ES (1)