Grant: Doctoral Research Award -PA: Research in First Nations, Métis &/or Inuit Health
York University (Toronto, Ontario)
$108,000.00
Making SPARX Fly in Nunavut: Testing A Computer-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Intervention for Inuit Youth Experiencing Depression
FY 2015-16
Summary
Over the past number of years in Nunavut, the amount of teenagers with depression and thoughts about suicide has seen enormous growth. This growth has been a major concern for Canada generally, and for the Government of Nunavut specifically. With so many Aboriginal teenagers suffering from mental health concerns, it is now more important than ever to look at how services can be better provided to small communities that are often located far away from mental health resources. This project will test how effective the SPARX (Smart, Positive, Active, Realistic, X-factor thoughts) computer game is in helping to rid of sadness and hopelessness in Inuit teenagers. With the SPARX program, teenagers will design an avatar and play seven levels of the computer game, while learning good coping strategies throughout. SPARX will be tested in 25 communities across Nunavut with the goal of helping Inuit adolescents to develop strategies that will make managing their sadness and thoughts of suicide easier.
Department
Program
Doctoral Research Award -PA: Research in First Nations, Métis &/or Inuit Health
Recipient
Location
Ontario, Canada
Type
Grant
Source
CIHR Funding Decisions Database
As published
Id
338280
Name
Litwin Leah
Region
Ontario
Country
Canada
Orgtype
Institution Paid; Research Institution
Instname2
Indigenous Peoples' Health
Theme2
Clinical
Prcname2
Doctoral Research Awards - B
Projecttitle
Making SPARX Fly in Nunavut: Testing A Computer-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Intervention for Inuit Youth Experiencing Depression
Programtype2
Studentship Programs
Orgnameinp2
York University (Toronto, Ontario)
Cihramount2
$108,000
Cihrequipment2
$0
Programname2
Doctoral Research Award -PA: Research in First Nations, Métis &/or Inuit Health
Keyworddelim
Computer-Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy; Culturally Sensitive Treatment; Increased Rates Of Depression Amongst Inuit Youth; Indigenous Mental Health; Interventions Tailored For Remote Communities; Questionnaire-Based Data (Quantitative); Rising Rates Of Youth Suicide In Nunavut; Sharing Circle And Interview-Based Data (Qualitative); Youth Empowered Research And Treatment
Abstract
Over the past number of years in Nunavut, the amount of teenagers with depression and thoughts about suicide has seen enormous growth. This growth has been a major concern for Canada generally, and for the Government of Nunavut specifically. With so many Aboriginal teenagers suffering from mental health concerns, it is now more important than ever to look at how services can be better provided to small communities that are often located far away from mental health resources. This project will test how effective the SPARX (Smart, Positive, Active, Realistic, X-factor thoughts) computer game is in helping to rid of sadness and hopelessness in Inuit teenagers. With the SPARX program, teenagers will design an avatar and play seven levels of the computer game, while learning good coping strategies throughout. SPARX will be tested in 25 communities across Nunavut with the goal of helping Inuit adolescents to develop strategies that will make managing their sadness and thoughts of suicide easier.
Competitiondate
201510
Approvedterm2
3 yrs 0 mth
Pinamesdelim
Litwin, Leah
Approvedterm
3 ans 0 mois
Cihrcontribution2
~ $108,000~ $0~
