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Using a School-Based Depression Literacy Psychoeducation Program With AI Chatbot to Improve Depression Literacy and Help-Seeking Among High School Students
Sponsor: Chang Hsiu-Ju
Summary
The primary purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of an AI chatbot enhanced school-based depression literacy psychoeducational program, combined with a resource navigation booklet, on high school students in Taiwan. Despite the high prevalence of depression among adolescents, the treatment gap remains significantly large due to low mental health literacy and high stigma. This study aims to bridge this gap by implementing a 4-week structured psychoeducational intervention. The investigators hypothesize that participants in the experimental group will demonstrate a significant improvement in depression literacy, a reduction in stigmatizing attitudes toward depression, and more positive attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help compared to those in the control group (regular classes as usual). Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and immediately post-intervention.
Official title: Effects of an AI Chatbot-Enhanced School-Based Depression Literacy Psychoeducation Intervention on Adolescents' Help-Seeking Attitudes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
15 Years - 19 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
720
Start Date
2026-08-01
Completion Date
2027-05-25
Last Updated
2026-08-27
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
school-based depression literacy program
The structured psychoeducational program comprises four weekly 50-minute sessions that target knowledge of depression (causes and symptom recognition) and strategies for stigma reduction. A physical "Resource Navigation Booklet" is provided to serve as an actionable emotional first-aid kit detailing local help-seeking channels.
Locations (1)
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan