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| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | OTHER |
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This study will evaluate a Mind-Body Medicine curriculum for high school peer counselors in order to answer the following research questions:
The study will be done at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The research will use a mixed-methods design by collecting both quantitative and qualitative data. The quantitative data will be in the form of standardized research instruments and the qualitative data will be gathered through focus group interviews with the peer-counselors.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Peer Counselors | Mind-Body Medicine Curriculum |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Mind-Body Medicine Curriculum | Behavioral | The Mind-Body Medicine curriculum consists of presentations on different mind-body techniques as well as the research supporting the use of these techniques.The mind-body technique is then practiced in a supportive small group setting. Mind-body techniques will include guided imagery, relaxation techniques, several forms of meditation, autogenic training and biofeedback. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) scores | The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory has two subscales: State Anxiety and Trait Anxiety. Each has a minimum score of 20 and a maximum score of 80. Higher scores indicate more anxiety which is a worse outcome. | baseline, approximately 2 months, approximately 8 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in the Social Emotional Assets and Resilience Scales for Adolescents (SEARS-A) | The Social Emotional Assets and Resilience Scales for Adolescents (SEARS-A) has a total score and four subscales. The score ranges are as follows: Total Score 0-105; Self-Regulation 0-24; Social Competence 0-30; Empathy 0-33; Responsibility 0-18. Lower scores indicate a worse outcome. Subscales are summed to obtain the total score. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Focus Group Interviews | Focus group interviews will be held with approximately 3 groups of 8 students to obtain information about the experiences of peer support counselors participating in the Mind-Body Medicine curriculum. | baseline, approximately 2 months, approximately 6 months, and approximately 8 months |
Inclusion Criteria:
• All high school students who are participating in the Peer Counseling Program at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Exclusion Criteria:
• None (as long as the students meet the inclusion criteria)
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High school students who are participating in the Peer Counseling Program at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| James S Gordon, MD | The Center for Mind-Body Medicine | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Parkland | Florida | 33076 | United States |
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| The Center for Mind-Body Medicine website | View source |
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| ID | Term |
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| D001008 | Anxiety Disorders |
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| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
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| baseline, approximately 2 months, approximately 8 months |
| Change in the Adult Hope Scale | The Adult Hope Scale has a total score and 2 subscales. The score ranges are as follows: Total Score 8-24; Agency subscale 4-32; Pathways subscale 4-32. Lower scores indicate a worse outcome. Subscales are summed to obtain the total score. | baseline, approximately 2 months, approximately 8 months |