Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
Youth unemployment is a chronic problem in most societies. Some young adults are neither in employment, education or training (NEET), and are at high risk of chronic unemployment, social disengagement and poor quality of life. Identifying this high risk population and providing them with career skills training and opportunities is critical for their full participation in society. Vocational training programs provide an opportunity for these NEET youth to develop a skilled trade. Barriers to successful completion of these programs include high prevalence of mental health and substance use disorders among NEET youth. This study will use a daily self-report distress tool to identify vocational program trainees at risk of absence or drop-out due to mental health and/or substance abuse issues. These at-risk trainees will then be referred to a mental health crisis program through a fit-for-purpose referral process to accommodate their training program requirements. It is hypothesized that early identification and referral for mental health and substance abuse issues will reduce both program absence and drop-out rates and result in improved in long-term employment for these NEET youth.
Research Team
Giulio Didiodato, MD
Principal Investigator
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for young adults who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET), specifically visible minorities or females with mental health and substance use issues. Participants must have Wi-Fi access, a computing device, speak English or French, and possess an Ontario Health Insurance Plan number and Canadian Social Insurance Number.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Basic Case Management (Behavioral Intervention)
- Basic Case Management plus Distress Tool (Behavioral Intervention)
- Basic Case Management plus Distress Tool and rapid mental health & addictions healthcare access (Behavioral Intervention)
- Basic Case Management plus rapid mental health & addictions healthcare access (Behavioral Intervention)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Royal Victoria Hospital, Canada
Lead Sponsor