RecruitingBehavioural intervention
Va Meh Du: A Sports-based Mental Health Promotion Intervention for Karenni Refugees
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a soccer program focused on mental health positively impacts mental health in Karenni refugee young boys and men. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does mental health education provided during a sports program improve mental health coping for Karenni refugee young boys and men? Does participation in a sports-program improve social connection for Karenni refugee young boys and men?
Researchers will compare those receiving mental health education to a comparison group to see if mental health education improves mental health coping skills.
Participants will:
Participate weekly soccer practices for 6 months Receive mental health education or comparison activities Answer questions about their health, such as their coping skills, social connection, and physical activity