My Avenue to HelP (MAP) is a non-randomized feasibility study testing the implementation of a cross-sectoral collaboration targeted youths, aged 12-17 years, with multiple social and psychological problems. MAP is a one-year intervention based on Adaptive Mentalization-Based Integrative Treatment (AMBIT). MAP is not a new treatment method, but rather a new way of offering and organizing support in the existing network around the young person. The objective is to create a new way for professionals across sectors to collaborate in supporting our most vulnerable youth. Thereby, the investigators aim to benefit the youths by incorporating a mentalizing stance to promote lasting changes beyond the intervention period. The MAP Project will run from 2025 to 2027.
The research will consist of two work packages (WPs)
* WP1 will test the feasibility of the MAP project examining a) whether young people can be successfully recruited to the project b) if the evaluation design and methods are feasible and c) if the intervention is feasible to participants and employees (quantitatively).
* WP2 will assess implementation determinants and evaluate the implementation strategies employed in the project. Furthermore, the acceptability of the intervention will qualitatively be assessed by interviews with selected participants, their parents, as well as employees.
Participants:
In total 60 youths aged 12-17 years from Region Zealand, Denmark:
* 40 youths will be enrolled and receive the one-year MAP Intervention; 30 youths residing in Roskilde Municipality and 10 residing in Lejre Municipality
* 20 youths from other municipalities in Region Zealand will be included in the trial as a control group.
To assess the nature and extent of the mental health problems and potential psychiatric disorders among the participating youths, the parents and the young person will be asked to complete an online questionnaire (Development and Well-Being Assessment (DAWBA)).