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Investigating the (Cost-)Effectiveness of an Online Social Therapy Platform (ENYOY) for Young People Aged 16-25 on Mental Healthcare Waiting Lists
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Amsterdam UMC Research BV
Summary
This study, run by Amsterdam UMC in the Netherlands, looks at whether an online mental health platform called ENYOY can help reduce psychological distress in young people aged 16 to 25 who are waiting for mental health care. Young people can take part if they are experiencing mental health problems and are currently on a waiting list for mental health care. The study lasts 12 months. During this time, participants complete questionnaires four times: at the start of the study and after 3, 6, and 12 months. After joining the study, participants are randomly placed into one of two groups: * Intervention group: receives access to the ENYOY platform plus care as usual. * Control group: receives care as usual. Young people in the intervention group can use the platform for the duration of the study, with three months of guidance from a coach and/or a peer with lived experience with mental health problems. The platform includes activities based on proven psychological methods. These activities help with issues such as low mood, anxiety, sleep problems, and low confidence. Participants also have access to a safe online community where young people can talk, share experiences, and support each other. The community is moderated to keep it safe and supportive. Taking part may help reduce psychological distress and improve participants' mental health. There are no known risks associated with taking part in this study. Participant recruitment will take place from May 2026 to December 2027. Final follow-up assessments are expected to be completed by December 2028. The study is funded by ZonMw. For questions, you can contact Sascha Struijs (s.y.struijs@vu.nl) or Fenna Hellegers (f.hellegers@amsterdamumc.nl).
Official title: ENgage YOung People earlY: the Next Steps
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
16 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
225
Start Date
2026-05-18
Completion Date
2028-12-31
Last Updated
2026-10-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
ENYOY
ENYOY is an evidence-based digital mental health platform co-created with young people. It combines four main elements: interactive therapeutic content, guidence by coaches and/or peers with lived experience with mental health complaints, and a moderated online community. The therapeutic content is based on approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and is tailored into "journeys" that match a young person's needs, such as improving mood, reducing anxiety, or building confidence. Users can explore activities and build a personal toolkit. The online community offers young people a safe social space where they can connect, share experiences, and support each other. Engagement is encouraged through discussions, prompts, and optional anonymous participation. Safety is closely monitored through both human moderation and automated systems that detect risk.
Care As Usual
Young people in the control condition receive Care As Usual.
Locations (1)
Amsterdam UMC
Amsterdam, Netherlands