Touchminds: Help-seeking for teens with anxiety

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

Touchminds is a web-based intervention designed to boost help-seeking among adolescents aged 15–19 with clinical or subclinical anxiety. The program combines six self-guided modules with interactive activities and three psychologist-led videoconference sessions, focusing on mental health literacy, reducing stigma, self-compassion, and readiness to change. The study comprises two parts: a feasibility study and an efficacy-focused evaluation, enrolling participants who meet criteria for either an anxiety disorder or subclinical anxiety as assessed by the MINI-KID. Eligible participants must be fluent in Portuguese, have internet access, and own a digital device, with exclusions including psychotic symptoms, active suicidal risk, non-participation in special education, or current psychological counselling. Conducted at the Aveiro University site with collaboration from the Foundation for Science and Technology, the project aims to determine feasibility and potential impact on help-seeking intentions and behaviors among adolescents.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

For all experimental and control groups, the inclusion criteria are:

* Aged between 15 and 19 years old at the time of screening;
* Fluent in Portuguese;
* Have access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer;
* Have reliable internet access.

Clinical Groups Specific:

* Must meet criteria for a primary diagnosis of at least one anxiety disorder, as assessed by the MINI-KID (Rijo et al., 2016).

Subclinical Groups Specific:

* Must not meet diagnostic criteria for any mental health disorder, as assessed by the MINI-KID (Rijo et al., 2016).

Exclusion Criteria:

Exclusion criteria for all experimental and all control groups are:

* Psychotic symptoms or suicidal risk as assessed via the Mini-Kid (Rijo et al., 2016);
* Being part of the special needs teaching system.
* Currently receiving psychological counselling.

Where it's running

• William James Center for Research, Department of Education and Psychology, University of Aveiro.
  Aveiro, Portugal Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Catarina Monteiro, M.Sc. — William James Center for Research, Department of Education and Psychology, University of Aveiro.
• Study coordinator: Catarina Monteiro, M.Sc.
• Email: catarinaamonteiro@ua.pt
• Phone: 969232691

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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.