Evaluating the Effect of a Psychological Safety Program on Help-Seeking and Well-Being in Primary School Students: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Psychological safety; Help-seeking behaviours; General psychological distress; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour; Public Health - Health promotion/education

• Registration Number: ACTRN12623001108606
• Lead Sponsor: CCC Foundation Australia Inc.

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-10-24
• Last Update Posted: 27 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 190

Inclusion Criteria

Teachers and students of participating Victorian primary schools. Computer and internet-literate.

Exclusion Criteria

None.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Student strengths and difficulties will be assessed using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire - Youth Self-Report (SDQ-YSR).[ Baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 11 months (primary timepoint) after beginning the intervention.];Student well-being will be assessed using the Stirling Children's Well-Being Scale (SCWBS).[ Baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 11 months (primary timepoint) after beginning the intervention.];In-house measure will assess student help-seeking behaviours.<br><br>Questions on the measure (see below) are rated on a 5-point Likert scale (Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree).<br>1. If I was feeling upset or scared, I would feel comfortable asking a teacher or adult for help.<br>2. If I was feeling upset or scared, I would feel comfortable asking another student or friend for help.<br>3. In the last month, when you were feeling upset or scared, how many times did you seek help from a teacher/adult/student/friend?[ Baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 11 months (primary timepoint) after beginning the intervention.]