NORTH: Developing a mobile health intervention to support treatment seeking in early psychosis

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The proposed research project proposes to develop and test a mobile intervention, Normalizing Orientation to Treatment and Help-Seeking (NORTH) designed to impact knowledge and attitudes to encourage help-seeking among young adults at risk for psychosis. This project involves (1) a needs assessment to understand barriers, interests and preferences related to mHealth and in-person treatment, (2) development, refinement and usability testing of NORTH, and (3) a pilot randomized controlled trial assessing feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy compared to an active control mHealth intervention providing only stress management.

Project Period:
April 15, 2020 — March 31, 2025

Funding Type(s):
Federal

Funder(s):
NIMH

Geographic Area(s):
National, Washington

Practice Type(s):
Online/remote/apps/social media

Patient Population(s):
Young Adults

Targeted Condition(s):
Psychosis