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Effectiveness of the Adapt for Life, Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention Program
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Summary
Adapt for Life is a mental health and wellbeing program designed to help young people develop healthy behaviors and important life skills to manage stress and mental health challenges. The program is a collaboration between Adapt for Life and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Purpose of the Study: The primary purpose of the Adapt for Life study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the ADAPT framework in improving mental health outcomes for students. The framework includes steps such as Ask, Describe, Assess, Plan, and Talk, which are designed to help students tackle stress during everyday moments or in times of crisis. Question the Study is Trying to Answer: The study seeks to answer whether the ADAPT framework can significantly improve students' ability to manage stress, recognize mental health issues, and seek appropriate help. It aims to determine if the program can reduce instances of harmful behaviors and improve overall mental wellbeing among participants.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1102
Start Date
2021-11-11
Completion Date
2025-06
Last Updated
2025-05-20
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
school-based intervention
AFL is a four-day program aimed at combating the stigma associated with mental health conditions and reducing suicidal ideation among youth. The program focuses on improving knowledge about depression and mental illness, enhancing self-efficacy skills for coping and seeking help, and increasing receptiveness to receiving assistance. Facilitated by mental health experts, the educational curriculum equips youth with the necessary tools to address feelings of hopelessness.
Locations (1)
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States