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Filter by:In this pilot study, we aim to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and fidelity of Syrian refugee young adults as community mental health workers (Y-CMHW), and the impact of this work on outcomes of wellbeing, coping and stress. In addition, we aim to assess the mechanisms leading to any changes in these outcomes.
The purpose of this study is to test an intervention focused towards promoting mindfulness among VA physicians and nurses. Mindfulness is a tool that can help people focus. It helps clear the mind of distractions and biases. Some physicians and nurses will be randomized to receive the study intervention, while others will not. The study intervention will include the following: 1) education about mindfulness; 2) group discussions about mindfulness; and 3) an optional mobile app to promote mindfulness. Participants randomized to the intervention will be encouraged to use the act of cleansing their hands as a prompt for practicing mindfulness. The study will test if this intervention will increase physician and nurse mindfulness. It will also test if it leads to improved well-being and use of proper hand hygiene.
Recharge Rooms are immersive, biophilic private spaces designed to ameliorate trauma, anxiety, and stress. They feature multisensory input that is inspired by nature, as has previously been found to confer physiological benefits. These environments include silk imitation plants, projected scenes of soothing natural landscapes, low lighting that is tailored in color to match the landscapes that are being projected, high definition audio recordings of nature sounds paired with relaxing music, and infusion of essential oils and calming scents. The aim is to investigate the physiological and mental health outcomes that the short and long term exposure to these rooms have on healthcare workers. The data will be collected through online surveys. No identifiable information will be assessed or collected. The plan is to have 60 participants.
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of STRONG on the mental health of refugee and immigrant students using a group randomized waitlist control design (e.g., randomization by school/group). Further, the impact of STRONG on key target mechanisms (e.g., resilience, coping, and school connectedness) are also examined. Finally, investigators examine the implementation of STRONG to guide additional dissemination. School-based mental health clinicians will co-facilitate STRONG groups in schools, meeting once a week. STRONG will be implemented in six public schools across two academic years. In each school, one group of approximately five students will be implemented, resulting in a sample of 60 students total across the two years. Schools will be randomly assigned to either provide the STRONG program immediately (immediate treatment) or after three months (delayed treatment). A team of 10 undergraduate students and four graduate students will collect data at baseline and at three- and six-months post baseline. Aim 1: Evaluate impact of STRONG on student mental health via randomized waitlist control design. 1) Investigators hypothesize that students who participate in STRONG will show improvements in self-reported, parent-reported, and teacher-reported mental health (emotional symptoms, conduct problems, hyperactivity/inattention, and peer problems) as compared to the waitlist control group (primary outcome). Aim 2: Examine the impact of STRONG on resilience, coping, and school connectedness and how these changes are related to student mental health outcomes. 1. Investigators hypothesize that students who participate in STRONG will show improvements in self-reported resilience, coping efficacy, school connectedness, and parent-reported coping as compared to the waitlist control group (target mechanisms). 2. Investigators hypothesize that these changes will be related to student mental health improvement/maintenance over time (mechanism of action). Aim 3: Examine implementation of STRONG across schools. 1. Investigators will conduct focus groups with clinicians and interviews with school personnel (teachers, administrators) to examine the challenges and successes related to implementation of STRONG. Qualitative thematic analysis will be conducted. 2. Satisfaction (clinician, parent, and student), student engagement with each session, and fidelity ratings will be examined.
This randomized control trial aims to explore a data-driven, proactive approach to identifying patients at greatest risk during the pandemic, and assess the impact of an embedded System Navigator in a primary health care setting. The System Navigator works one-on-one with patients to identify and provide support to their biological, psychological and social needs (e.g. income, housing, food security). Investigators are doing this study to find out whether proactive identification of vulnerable patients and linking to a System Navigator leads to reduction in emotional distress associated with managing complex health conditions and unmet social needs during COVID-19, compared to usual care. Investigators will involve approximately 180 patients from primary care clinics that are a part of the University of Toronto Practice-Based Research Network (UTOPIAN). The information from this study will be used to help us understand how proactive engagement within a primary health setting can help to improve the health of patients during COVID-19, and beyond.
From our previous studies, we know that urban refugee youth commonly report depressive symptoms. The primary aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of youth-tailored interventions to improve mental health literacy and reduce mental health stigma among urban refugee youth in Kampala, Uganda. There will be two intervention arms and one control arm. The first intervention arm will involve a VR experience that focuses on mental health literacy and coping strategies, as well as SMS check-ins from peer navigators (PN) trained in psychological first aid. The second intervention arm will involve an adapted version of the WHO's Group Problem Management Plus. The primary outcomes are to a) increase mental health literacy (knowledge and understanding of mental health generally and of specific disorders; b) increase attitudes towards mental health help-seeking, c) reduce depression, d) increase adaptive coping strategies; e) reduce mental health stigma, f) improve mental wellbeing, and g) increase level of functioning. Participants will complete a pre- and post-intervention survey as well as a follow-up survey.
Randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness in managing diabetes and improving mental health through a telephonic layperson-delivered empathy and relationship-focused program for patients at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) against usual care.
This is a feasibility and acceptability study for 4- week virtual mindfulness-based intervention with social support for perinatal individuals at higher risk for substance use. This study builds on the longitudinal collection of questionnaire data from pregnant and postpartum people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each closed virtual support group will meet weekly for 4 weeks using a video conference platform. Groups will be focused on grounding, thinking patterns, self-compassion and self-care. This approach will foster increase awareness of wellbeing as well as social support between group participants. Primary outcomes include the feasibility and acceptability of this group-based intervention for perinatal individuals.
The proposed research will use a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to engage with community organizations to design and implement a project that trains therapists to provide effective, supportive, and engaged therapy to two-spirit, transgender, and nonbinary (2STNB) clients most impacted by barriers in accessing mental health care. 10 2STNB licensed mental health therapists will be identified and 50 2STNB of their clients will be enrolled and can expect to be on study for 10-20 months.
The proposed study is designed to test and optimize the Messy Memories mobile application as an intervention. The Messy Memories mobile intervention is designed to target stress-related problems based on practices with proven effectiveness. By utilizing a mobile application intervention, this study aims to overcome barriers and provide access to evidence-informed intervention strategies that will likely improve mental health in frontline healthcare workers.