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ArticleInternet interventions2017

A pilot evaluation of the SPARX-R gaming intervention for preventing depression and improving wellbeing among adolescents in alternative education.

T Kuosmanen, T M Fleming, J Newell, M M Barry

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T KuosmanenHealth Promotion Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland.
T M FlemingDepartment of Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health & Department of Psychological Medicine, Adolescent Health Research Group & Youth e-Therapy, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
J NewellHRB Clinical Research Facility and School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland.
M M BarryHealth Promotion Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland.

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aimThe use of computerized mental health programs with vulnerable youth, such as early school leavers, remains relatively unstudied. This pilot study examined the feasibility of delivering a computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (cCBT) gaming intervention (SPARX-R) for young people (age 15-20 years) who have left school early and are attending Youthreach, an alternative education (AE) program in Ireland.

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resultsThe participants completed on average 5.3 modules of SPARX-R with 30% (

conclusionsFindings suggest that SPARX-R has a positive impact on emotion regulation. The lack of significant findings on other outcome measures may be attributed to inadequate sample size, and therefore, further research with larger samples are required to establish the effectiveness of the program in reducing depression and anxiety and improving psychological wellbeing among young people attending AE.

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Computerized CBTDepressionDisadvantaged youthEmotion regulationEvaluationSerious gaming

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PMID30135827
PMCPMC6096202

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