Automated Assessment of Mental Health in the Workplace
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Mental Disorders
- Registration Number
- NCT00134576
- Lead Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to design, refine, and test for the effectiveness of a computer-based telephone system (Telephone-Linked Communications for Detection of Mental Health Disorders in the Workplace; TLC-Detect) that will screen workers for mental health distress; educate them about seeking treatment; and follow up with them over a 6 month period.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 150
Inclusion Criteria
- Employment with benefits at Boston Medical Center, Boston University, or Florida Power and Light Company
- Ability to speak and understand conversational English
- > 18 years of age
- Access to a touch-tone telephone
- Screen positive for the World Health Organization (WHO)-5 Well-Being Index
Exclusion Criteria
- Being under treatment (medication or therapy) for a mental health disorder
- Taking medication for a serious/major medical disorder that interferes with normal life
- Taking medication prescribed for mental health treatment on a daily basis
- Diagnosed with schizophrenia
- Planning to go on leave for over 6 months
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- FACTORIAL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Absenteeism and presentism (functionality at work), measured every three months for 6 months 6 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Health status measured every three months for 6 months 6 months Treatment status, timing of measurement depends upon symptom severity 6 months
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Boston Medical Center
🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States