Overview
The aim of this study is to assess whether a digital body mindset intervention - EMBody - can instil adaptive mindsets and improve health and wellbeing in young cancer survivors aged 16-25.
Description
EMBody (Exploring Mindsets about the Body) is a brief digital intervention comprising documentary-style films and reflection activities which aim to instil adaptive mindsets in young people who have previously completed cancer treatment. EMBody was co-created with young cancer survivors, paediatric oncologists with decades of clinical experience, and documentary filmmakers.
EMBody comprises three modules which include seven short films and accompanying reflection activities. The films feature young cancer survivors sharing their challenges of life after cancer and how their mindsets have supported them through these challenges. The films also feature oncology clinicians sharing their experience of the importance of mindsets in life after cancer, and psychological scientists who share information about what mindsets are and how they can be harnessed.
The main objective of the study is to assess whether a digital body mindset intervention (EMBody) can instil adaptive mindsets and improve health and wellbeing in young cancer survivors aged 16-25 years.
Researchers will compare the EMBody digital intervention with a waitlist attention control group to see if EMBody can instil adaptive mindsets and improve indicators of health and wellbeing in comparison to being enrolled in a study and completing study measures alone.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 16-25 years
- Previously received a cancer diagnosis including but not limited to leukemia, Hodgkins/non-Hodgkins lymphoma, osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, or CNS tumour
- Completed active, primary cancer treatment
- Are up to seven years off treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
- Significant cognitive impairment that would interfere with engagement with digital materials
- Not able read or write in English
- Active suicidal intent
- Currently receiving active treatment for primary or secondary cancer
- Completed cancer treatment more than seven years ago