Odette Wegwarth, Gerd Gigerenzer
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secondary schools attempted address gaps helpseeking mental health problems little success trial evaluated effectiveness universal webbased service smooth sailing improving helpseeking intentions mental health problems related outcomes among students cluster randomised controlled trial conducted evaluate 12week outcomes smooth sailing service among 1841 students 22 secondary schools new south wales australia assignment conducted school level control condition received schoolasusual primary outcome helpseeking intentions general mental health problems 12weeks postbaseline secondary outcomes included helpseeking behaviour anxiety depressive symptoms psychological distress psychological barriers helpseeking mental health literacy data analysed using mixed linear models trial registered australian new zealand clinical trials registry actrn12618001539224 12weeks postbaseline marginal statistical difference relative means helpseeking intentions effect size010 95ci 002021 favoured intervention condition helpseeking adults declined conditions greater reduction number students needed support mental health seeking help intervention condition 208 95ci 172227 p0001 universal effects found participants found service easy use understand however low motivation time forgetfulness lack perceived need barriers use smooth sailing led small improvements helpseeking intentions refinements needed improve effectiveness mental health outcomes increase student uptake engagement hsbc graf foundation