Evaluation of the novel HEalthy Lifestyle Project (HELP) youth mental health e-intervention for lifestyle behaviour change and mental healthcare system impact: A randomized controlled trial protocol
The HELP e-resource offers an accessible, stigma-free option for lifestyle support that could be widely available to youth experiencing mental distress. Healthy lifestyle behaviour change is a low-risk intervention that youth can access independently, or with support, whenever they are ready to engage, without waiting for specialist services. Healthy lifestyle behaviour change can enhance mental well-being and readiness to engage in treatment. Such changes could reduce the need for specialist support, alleviating an overburdened youth mental healthcare system.
Authors
- Ria Patel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7720-0404)
- Patricia E. Longmuir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4827-0870)
- Shannon Watson
- Mark L. Norris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6651-5803)
- Clare Gray (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5463-2379)
- Marjorie Robb
- Gary S. Goldfield (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6216-7824)
- Paula Cloutier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3095-1942)
- Kimberly Courtney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0384-1704)
- Natasha Baechler
- Fiona Cooligan
Institutions
- University of Ottawa (CA)
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-11-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0332363
- Primary Topic
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00