Mental Health Education for Traumatic Injury

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Andrew Bernard

Disqualifiers: Under 18, Non-English, Incomplete survey

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial aims to determine if a mental health education handout helps trauma patients feel more confident and informed about managing mental health challenges after their injury. Researchers will compare two groups: one receiving the handout and the other not. The trial is suitable for English-speaking adults who have experienced a traumatic injury and are willing to complete a survey. As an unphased trial, it offers participants the chance to contribute to valuable research that could enhance mental health support for trauma patients.

Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What prior data suggests that this mental health education tool is safe?

Research has shown that mental health education tools, like the one under study, are generally safe. These tools help individuals better understand their mental health after a traumatic injury.

Studies have found that learning more about mental health can boost confidence and awareness. No reports indicate negative effects from receiving additional mental health information.

Overall, educational resources are considered a low-risk way to support people after trauma. The main goal is to provide knowledge, which is unlikely to cause harm. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the Mental Health Education Tool for traumatic injury patients because it offers a new approach to addressing mental health needs following physical trauma. Unlike traditional treatment options that might focus solely on medication and therapy sessions, this tool provides accessible, targeted information designed to empower patients with knowledge about managing their mental health. By equipping patients with an educational document, it aims to enhance their understanding and engagement in their own recovery process, potentially leading to better outcomes. This proactive and educational strategy represents a shift from reactive treatments to preventative mental health care, which is why it holds promise in transforming patient experiences and outcomes.

What evidence suggests that this mental health education tool is effective for improving patient confidence, awareness, and knowledge after trauma injury?

Research shows that mental health education tools can boost confidence and awareness during trauma recovery. In this trial, participants will either receive a mental health education document or join a standard care group without it. Studies indicate that specific educational resources help individuals understand and manage their mental health after an injury. This can enhance knowledge about coping methods and finding support. Although limited data exists on the specific tool under discussion, general evidence suggests that structured mental health education effectively improves emotional recovery after traumatic events. ^{6 7 8 9 10}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Andrew Bernard, MD

Principal Investigator

University of Kentucky

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for English-speaking adults who have experienced a traumatic injury and are interested in improving their mental health knowledge. Participants must be over 18 years old and able to complete a survey without the need for translation services.

Inclusion Criteria

I am an adult who speaks English and have experienced trauma.

Exclusion Criteria

Subject doesn't complete survey

I am under 18 years old.

I need a translator or do not speak English.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants receive a mental health educational resource handout

Baseline

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in confidence, awareness, and knowledge regarding mental health resources

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Mental Health Education Tool

Trial Overview The study is testing whether providing patients with an educational handout about mental health can improve their confidence, awareness, and understanding of how to manage mental health post-trauma.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Health Education Document Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Survey patients who have been given the mental health education document

Group II: Standard of Care Active Control 1 Intervention

Survey patients who will not receive the mental health education document

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Andrew Bernard

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1

Recruited

2+

Citations

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2025 Mental Health Education Tool | MedPath The goal of this study is to learn if implementing a mental health educational resource handout will affect patient confidence, awareness, and knowledge of ...

2. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10940237/

Effectiveness of Trauma-Informed Care Implementation in ... This study aimed to understand the mechanisms and outcomes effective in implementing TIC across health systems using a systematic review of reviews and realist ...

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Effectiveness of interventions for psychological distress ... This review shows that targeted psychological interventions, especially CBT, positively impact PTSD, depression, and anxiety, in recovery from traumatic injury.

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Effectiveness of Collaborative, Trauma-Informed Care on ... This study demonstrates the effectiveness of integrating trauma-informed care into a collaborative care model for treating depression in primary care.

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Measuring long-term outcomes after injury: current issues ... The following paper outlines three important components in trauma outcomes: data gathering and monitoring, the impact of traumatic brain injury, and ...

6. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK207188/

Screening and Assessment - Trauma-Informed Care in ... - NCBI Screening for trauma history and trauma-related symptoms can help behavioral health practitioners identify individuals at risk of developing more pervasive and ...

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Screening patients who experience traumatic injury for ... The tool, which is presented as a flow chart, went live for Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Health System in August 2024. We now have a data ...

8. sciencedirect.com sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0020138324008222

Bedside mental health risk screening of traumatic injury ... Research has identified brief bedside screens that predict PTSD and depression post-discharge, such as the Injured Trauma Survivor Screen and Peritraumatic ...

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Health related outcomes of patients with serious traumatic ... This is a prospective cohort study of seriously injured adult trauma patients admitted to a level I trauma centre with 6- and 12-months post-discharge outcome ...

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Usability Evaluation of a Mobile Monitoring System to Assess ... Regular assessment of mental health symptoms in the post-trauma period is necessary to identify those at greatest risk and provide treatment.