“A WEB-BASED WELL-BEING PLATFORM FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF YOUTH WELL-BEING INDEX USING AN INFORMATICS DECISION AID”

Abstract

The present invention relates to a web-based well-being platform, comprising; i) a screening component; ii) a learning component; and iii) evaluation component. variables recorded in the screening component include sociodemographic; health behaviour (eg, physical activity levels and anthropometric assessments); health literacy; family history; familiarity with the use of technology; well-being scale; depression, stress, and anxiety assessments; and self-efficacy levels. Figure 1.

Specification

Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to an internet-enabled informatics platform designed specifically to address the well-being, lifestyle guidelines and self-management of stress, anxiety and depression among youth.

BACKGROUND ART
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Studies recommends that there is a need to promote personalized Digital health intervention (DHI). The intervention should have the ability to engage individuals by sending personalized messaged, reminders or alerts to increase motivation. Another study finding suggest that as young people have interest in DHIs, so the intervention should develop to increase engagement and which combination of technology can help young people to live health lifestyle.
[0004] Hollis et al in 2016 shows that there is a urgent need for effective, usable and accessible digital innovations could close the mental health treatment gap and ensure evidence-based mental health interventions reach young people who need them most.
[0005] Previous research has explored that the India's response to meet the mental health needs of 252 million young people between 15 and 24 years is guided by the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 (MHCA), which advocates a rights-based approach to receiving mental healthcare, the National Mental Health Policy 2014, and the National Mental Health Program operational since 1982. We undertook a comprehensive narrative review of policies, programs, and legislations across five ministries of the Government of India-Health and Family Welfare, Education, Women and Child Development, Youth Affairs and Sports, and Social Justice and Empowerment-over the last ten years to map their approach and identify enablers and barriers for promoting youth mental health in India.
[0006] The previous reviews on children and adolescents' mental health in India and captures the rapidly advancing policy landscape amidst the new challenges and opportunities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially the increasing acceptability of digital health interventions including tele-consultations. We note that all the five ministries recognized mental health as an important aspect of overall development and well-being of young people.
[0007] However, their approach is fragmented and a comprehensive approach to youth mental health is missing in the Indian context. Having said that, many enablers for integration of preventive, promotive, and curative mental health interventions exist especially as mental health is increasingly being recognized as an integral part of the comprehensive primary healthcare. However, much needs to be done in terms of strategic planning for screening, early detection and treatment, and developing strong referral systems between community, schools and mental healthcare services.
[0008] Effective implementation of MHCA, sustainable intersectoral integration of mental health across youth-oriented services, empowerment of young people, and judicious use of digital technology hold the key to reimagining the approach to advance young people's mental health in India.
[0009] Well-being is a positive and sustainable condition that allows individuals or groups and nations to thrive and flourish. It is the combination of feeling good and functioning effectively. It combines both physical and mental health which lead to prevention of disease and health promotion. It is related with health, job, family, and economically-related benefits.
[0010] There is relation between higher levels of well-being with decreased risk of disease, illness, fast recovery, improved immune functioning and increased longevity. If the well-being level is high, individual will be more productive at work and will contribute more to their communities.
[0011] Young people of age 10-24 years contribute to one fourth of the total world population. Young people constitutes approximately one quarter of global population, but in South Asia and Africa, one in three people is a young person. As per Registrar General of India, 34.8% of India's population is between 15-34 years of age and projected to 34.1% by 2021.
[0012] The mental health/ psychological problem is evolved during this developmental phase in life, it will continue till adulthood. These problems may lead to other comorbities which will result in poor quality of life.
[0013] Hence, there is a dire need for the development of a model for the identification of human nature.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0014] The principal object of the present invention is to Development of internet enabled informatics platform to enhance well-being, self-management of anxiety and depression among youth.
[0015] An object of the present invention is to Identify the factors that influence well- being among youth.
[0016] Another object of the present invention is to enhance self-management of stress, anxiety, nutrition among youth.
[0017] Another object of the present invention is Proposed intervention will enhance the well- being in the youth.
[0018] Another object of the present invention is development of the student well-being index among urban settings. This will also facilitate the understanding of the various factors that affect the student well-being.
SUMMARY
[0019] The present invention relates to an internet-enabled informatics platform designed specifically to address the well-being, lifestyle guidelines and self-management of stress, anxiety and depression among youth.
[0020] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the platform integrates various features and functionalities to offer personalized support, resources, and tools tailored to individual needs and preferences.
[0021] According to an embodiment of the present invention the present invention relates to a web-based well-being platform, comprising; i) a screening component; ii) a learning component; and iii) evaluation component. variables recorded in the screening component include sociodemographic; health behaviour (eg, physical activity levels and anthropometric assessments); health literacy; family history; familiarity with the use of technology; well-being scale; depression, stress, and anxiety assessments; and self-efficacy levels.
[0022] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the evidence-based digital mental interventions that can be implemented using smartphones or web-based platforms are required for college-going students as they can reduce the existing barriers to getting traditional mental health services that include time and sigma as well.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0023] The accompanying illustrations are incorporated into and form a part of this specification in order to aid in comprehending the current disclosure. The pictures demonstrate exemplary implementations of the current disclosure and, along with the description, assist to clarify its fundamental ideas.
[0024] Fig. 1 illustrates the method of the invention.
[0025] It should be noted that the figures are not drawn to scale, and the elements of similar structure and functions are generally represented by like reference numerals for illustrative purposes throughout the figures. It should be noted that the figures do not illustrate every aspect of the described embodiment sand do not limit the scope of the present disclosure.
[0026] Other objects, advantages, and novel features of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the present embodiment when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0027] While the present invention is described herein by way of example using embodiments and illustrative drawings, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments of drawing or drawings described and are not intended to represent the scale of the various components. Further, some components that may form a part of the invention may not be illustrated in certain figures, for ease of illustration, and such omissions do not limit the embodiments outlined in any way. It should be understood that the drawings and the detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claim.
[0028] As used throughout this description, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e. meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense, (i.e. meaning must). Further, the words "a" or "an" mean "at least one" and the word "plurality" means "one or more" unless otherwise mentioned. Furthermore, the terminology and phraseology used herein are solely used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as limiting in scope. Language such as "including," "comprising," "having," "containing," or "involving," and variations thereof, is intended to be broad and encompass the subject matter listed thereafter, equivalents, and additional subject matter not recited, and is not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers, or steps. Likewise, the term "comprising" is considered synonymous with the terms "including" or "containing" for applicable legal purposes. Any discussion of documents acts, materials, devices, articles, and the like are included in the specification solely for the purpose of providing a context for the present invention. It is not suggested or represented that any or all these matters form part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the present invention.
[0029] In this disclosure, whenever a composition or an element or a group of elements is preceded with the transitional phrase "comprising", it is understood that we also contemplate the same composition, element, or group of elements with transitional phrases "consisting of", "consisting", "selected from the group of consisting of, "including", or "is" preceding the recitation of the composition, element or group of elements and vice versa.
[0030] The present invention is described hereinafter by various embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawing, wherein reference numerals used in the accompanying drawing correspond to the like elements throughout the description. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiment set forth herein. Rather, the embodiment is provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. In the following detailed description, numeric values and ranges are provided for various aspects of the implementations described. These values and ranges are to be treated as examples only and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims. In addition, several materials are identified as suitable for various facets of the implementations.
[0031] The present invention introduces an internet-enabled informatics platform designed specifically to address the well-being, lifestyle guidelines and self-management of stress, anxiety and depression among youth. This platform integrates various features and functionalities to offer personalized support, resources, and tools tailored to individual needs and preferences.
[0032] In an embodiment of the present invention the invention relates to a web-based well-being platform, comprising; i) a screening component; ii) a learning component; and iii) evaluation component. variables recorded in the screening component include sociodemographic; health behaviour (eg, physical activity levels and anthropometric assessments); health literacy; family history; familiarity with the use of technology; well-being scale; depression, stress, and anxiety assessments; and self-efficacy levels.
[0033] In an embodiment of the present invention the evidence-based digital mental interventions that can be implemented using smartphones or web-based platforms are required for college-going students as they can reduce the existing barriers to getting traditional mental health services that include time and sigma as well.
[0034] In an embodiment of the present invention the Development of internet enabled informatics platform to enhance well-being, self-management of anxiety and depression among youth. development of the student well-being index among urban settings. This will also facilitate the understanding of the various factors that affect the student well-being.
[0035] The web-based well-being platform. It can be accessed from an Android smartphone or web-based platform. This platform has the following components: i) screening component, (2) learning component, and (3) evaluation component.
[0036] Screening component: Variables recorded in the screening component include sociodemographic; health behaviour (eg, physical activity levels and anthropometric assessments); health literacy; family history; familiarity with the use of technology; well-being scale; depression, stress, and anxiety assessments; and self-efficacy levels. In the screening component of the intervention, we will evaluate the health literacy level according to the education that will be given to the individual. Based on the data collected, a well-being index will be constructed to reflect on the variables attributing to the well-being of the youth. As the literature shows, well-being is dependent on various factors and is affected by the physical, social, and economic environment, life experience in every stage, family, poverty, and activity pattern.
[0037] Learning component: Based on the well-being index generated for each individual, tailored messaging will be done using a series of culturally and contextually relevant messages. In this component, the individuals will get personalized feedback after interpreting the information gathered on all the parameters asked. In addition, they will receive weekly reminder messages to follow healthy behaviour for their excellent well-being.
[0038] Evaluation component: We will assess the usefulness and acceptance of the system using the system usability scale and monitor the usage. In addition, we will determine youth well-being using the well-being scale.
[0039] As digital health technologies are getting popular and will play a key role in future, it is important that a multidisciplinary approach should be undertaken; only this can bring a change from digital health to digital well-being. The evidence-based digital mental interventions which is implemented using smartphones or web-based platforms is important for college-going students as they can reduce the existing barriers to getting traditional mental health services that include time and sigma as well.
[0040] In an embodiment of the present invention, this invention has the potential to change mental, physical health for youth by providing a scalable, cost-effective, and accessible solution that promotes well-being, resilience, self-management of anxiety and depression.
[0041] In an embodiment of the present invention, the internet-enabled informatics platform outlined in this invention abstract offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to addressing the physical, mental health needs of youth, with the potential to significantly improve outcomes and quality of life.
[0042] In an embodiment of the present invention Personalized Assessment: The platform utilizes advanced algorithms to assess the user's mental health status, preferences, and goals, enabling personalized recommendations.
[0043] In an embodiment of the present invention, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Modules: Interactive modules based on evidence-based CBT techniques are incorporated to empower users with effective self-management strategies.
[0044] In an embodiment of the present invention, Tracking and Progress Monitoring: Built-in tracking mechanisms allow users to monitor their progress over time, facilitating insight and motivation for continued engagement.
[0045] Accessible Resources: The platform offers a comprehensive repository of multimedia resources, including articles, videos, and podcasts, to educate and empower users on mental health topics.
[0046] Further, the operations need not be performed in the disclosed order, although in some examples, an order may be preferred. Also, not all functions need to be performed to achieve the desired advantages of the disclosed system and method, and therefore not all functions are required.

[0047] Various modifications to these embodiments are apparent to those skilled in the art from the description and the accompanying drawings. The principles associated with the various embodiments described herein may be applied to other embodiments. Therefore, the description is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown along with the accompanying drawings but is to be providing the broadest scope consistent with the principles and the novel and inventive features disclosed or suggested herein. Accordingly, the invention is anticipated to hold on to all other such alternatives, modifications, and variations that fall within the scope of the present invention and appended claims.
, Claims:I/We Claim:
1. A web-based well-being platform, comprising;
i) a screening component;
ii) a learning component; and
iii) evaluation component.
2. The platform as claimed in claim 1, wherein variables recorded in the screening component include sociodemographic; health behaviour (eg, physical activity levels and anthropometric assessments); health literacy; family history; familiarity with the use of technology; well-being scale; depression, stress, and anxiety assessments; and self-efficacy levels.
3. The platform as claimed in claim 1, wherein the individuals will get personalized feedback after interpreting the information gathered on all the parameters asked.
4. The platform as claimed in claim 1, wherein the evaluation component assess the usefulness and acceptance of the system using the system usability scale and monitor the usage.
5. The platform as claimed in claim 1, wherein the potential to change mental, physical health for youth by providing a scalable, cost-effective, and accessible solution that promotes well-being, resilience, self-management of anxiety and depression.
6. The platform as claimed in claim 1, wherein the interactive modules based on evidence-based CBT techniques are incorporated to empower users with effective self-management strategies.

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