Mind Matters; Unveiling the Impact of Digital Mental Health Intervention (DMHI) on Psychological Distress Among Youth

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Total Enrollment

376 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-08-12

Study Completion Date

2024-09-28

Brief Summary

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The current study would be designed to identify the impact of digital mental health intervention on psychological distress among youth through Insight Timer app focusing on reiki healing techniques. Furthermore, in this study, the predictors such as Childhood Trauma, Type-D personality and Substance Abuse would be studied that will be associated with psychological distress among youth. Moreover, the study will also focus on the mediating role of Type-D personality in the relationship between childhood trauma and psychological distress, and substance abuse and psychological distress, as indicated by existing theories and literature (Luo et al., 2022; Javakhishvili \& Widom, 2021). The study will further investigate the effectiveness of Digital Mental Health Intervention (DMHI) for type-D personality and childhood trauma (emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional neglect, physical neglect).

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Detailed Description

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The current study will be designed to assess the efficacy of digital mental health intervention for the management of psychological distress among youth in Pakistan. The study will also examine the mediating role of Type-D personality in the relationship between childhood trauma/ substance abuse and psychological distress. The study will be conducted in two phases. Phase 1 will be a cross-sectional survey and phase 2 will be a randomized controlled trial. A sample of 367 young adults (aged 15-24 years) would be recruited for the cross-sectional survey from different institutions of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. In the 2nd phase, selected young adults will be equally divided into interventional (25 participants) and control group (25 participants). Type-D personality, childhood trauma, substance abuse and psychological distress will be measured with DS-14, CTQ-28, DAST-10, DASS-21 respectively. Type-D personality, childhood trauma, substance abuse will be identified as significant predictors of psychological distress. In phase 2 (RCT), the intervention group will receive an 8-week Digital Mental Health Intervention (DMHI), whereas the control group will not receive any intervention. This research will contribute to the growing literature on the benefits of digital mental health apps, suggesting DMHIs as a viable non-pharmacological approach in alleviating psychological distress among youth. It would underscore the importance of integrating digital mental health apps in mental health interventions, especially in cultures and contexts like Pakistan, where such approaches are emerging. .

Conditions

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Psychological Distress

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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Interventional : who receives intervention i.e., Digital Mental Health Intervention (DMHI)

Digital Mental Health Intervention (DMHI) was provided to the sample of young adults who were experiencing psychological distress. DMHI was being given through Insight Timer application that only focused on reiki healing techniques. Insight Timer is a mobile app that provides guided meditations to calm the mind, alleviate anxiety, manage stress, achieve deep sleep, and enhance well-being and happiness. Additionally, it offers calm and soothing music, educational courses, live events, and workshops in multiple languages. (Insight Network, Inc., n.d.). The app is FREE to download with an email allowing access to their collection of meditation recordings. Insight Timer's free-to-use feature is most suitable for community groups.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Digital Mental Health Intervention (DMHI)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

In the current study, the impact of Digital Mental Health Intervention (DMHI) would be examined through Insight Timer application, focusing on just its one aspect (Reiki healing techniques). Through the usage of DMHIs in the young population, youth would be better able to express their psychological issues with the healthcare professionals instead of the fear of being labelled or stigmatization.

Waitlist Control : who would receive intervention after the study completion

Digital Mental Health Intervention (DMHI) was provided to the sample of young adults who were experiencing psychological distress. DMHI was being given through Insight Timer application that only focused on reiki healing techniques. Insight Timer is a mobile app that provides guided meditations to calm the mind, alleviate anxiety, manage stress, achieve deep sleep, and enhance well-being and happiness. Additionally, it offers calm and soothing music, educational courses, live events, and workshops in multiple languages. (Insight Network, Inc., n.d.). The app is FREE to download with an email allowing access to their collection of meditation recordings. Insight Timer's free-to-use feature is most suitable for community groups.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Digital Mental Health Intervention (DMHI)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Digital Mental Health Intervention (DMHI) was provided to the sample of young adults who were experiencing psychological distress. DMHI was being given through Insight Timer application that only focused on reiki healing techniques. Insight Timer is a mobile app that provides guided meditations to calm the mind, alleviate anxiety, manage stress, achieve deep sleep, and enhance well-being and happiness. Additionally, it offers calm and soothing music, educational courses, live events, and workshops in multiple languages. (Insight Network, Inc., n.d.). The app is FREE to download with an email allowing access to their collection of meditation recordings. Insight Timer's free-to-use feature is most suitable for community groups.

Interventions

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Digital Mental Health Intervention (DMHI)

In the current study, the impact of Digital Mental Health Intervention (DMHI) would be examined through Insight Timer application, focusing on just its one aspect (Reiki healing techniques). Through the usage of DMHIs in the young population, youth would be better able to express their psychological issues with the healthcare professionals instead of the fear of being labelled or stigmatization.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Digital Mental Health Intervention (DMHI)

Digital Mental Health Intervention (DMHI) was provided to the sample of young adults who were experiencing psychological distress. DMHI was being given through Insight Timer application that only focused on reiki healing techniques. Insight Timer is a mobile app that provides guided meditations to calm the mind, alleviate anxiety, manage stress, achieve deep sleep, and enhance well-being and happiness. Additionally, it offers calm and soothing music, educational courses, live events, and workshops in multiple languages. (Insight Network, Inc., n.d.). The app is FREE to download with an email allowing access to their collection of meditation recordings. Insight Timer's free-to-use feature is most suitable for community groups.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL