Evaluating Mental Wellness Youth Hubs in Hong Kong

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of mental wellness youth hubs in Hong Kong by comparing the psychological outcomes of young people using these services to those in a community control group. It aims to assess improvements in symptoms, quality of life, and functioning among 600 hub users aged 12 to 24, who are not on psychiatric medications or diagnosed with mental disorders. The study also investigates the mechanisms behind these improvements and identifies specific subgroups that may benefit more from the service model. Participants will be recruited through the Youth Epidemiological Study Online platform.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* For hub user group: 12- to 24-year-old hub users who receive community-based mental wellness youth hub services for young people.
* For community control group: 12- to 24-year-old community youths who do not receive any youth services in the community.
* For eClinic user group: 12- to 24-year-old eClinic service users.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Youths with known diagnosis of psychiatric disorders (including Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Phobia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorder, Personality Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Psychotic Disorder)
* Youths who receive psychiatric medication (including antidepressants, antipsychotics and antiepileptic drugs)

Where it's running

• Community
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Christy Lai Ming Hui, PhD — The University of Hong Kong
• Study coordinator: Christy Lai Ming Hui, PhD
• Email: christy@lmhui.com
• Phone: +852 2255 4486

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.