Evaluation of a Serious Game Aimed at Improving Mental Health in Youth.

Evaluation of a Serious Game Aimed at Improving Mental Health in Youth.

The main goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a serious game aimed at improving mental health in teenagers aged 12-16 years old. This will test the effectiveness by studying the effect on emotion regulation strategies, coping strategies, the presence of cognitive errors and suicidal ideation. Participants will also be asked to evaluate the game. The study is a cluster-randomized controlled trial conducted in secondary schools in Flanders.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Dutch speaking
• having access to a smartphone or tablet

Exclusion Criteria:

• not being part of the selected classes in the participating schools