Digital Connections: an EHealth Group Intervention for Young Adult Cancer Survivors

Improving Young Adult Cancer Survivors' Mental Health with an EHealth Group Intervention

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of recruiting young adult cancer survivors from across the nation and to explore the impact of an eHealth group intervention on psychosocial health in this population.

Study investigators will conduct a single-arm pilot trial in which a 10 week eHealth group intervention will be delivered via a study website. We will use a multi-pronged approach to recruit young adult cancer survivors from across the country. Study participants will attend weekly group meetings with a trained facilitator to receive the manualized intervention over the course of 10 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Aged 18-39 years at the time of participation
2. Diagnosed with any invasive cancer between 15-39 years old
3. Finished curative cancer treatment 1 month to 5 years prior to enrollment (except maintenance therapy such as ongoing hormone therapy)
4. Currently experiencing at least mild symptoms of depression or anxiety (i.e., score ≥1 on the Patient Health Questionnaire-4)
5. Able to speak and read English so all group attendees can communicate in a shared language.
6. Able and willing to give informed consent.
7. Access to internet or cellular connectivity with sufficient bandwidth to participate in videoconferences

Exclusion Criteria:

1) Documented or observable psychiatric or neurological disorders that could interfere with study participation (e.g., psychosis, active substance abuse)