How can I influence my future? A study of using an app to strengthen mental health among young adults who are not in education or employment

INTERVENTION: Participants will be assigned to either the intervention or the control group by using simple randomization with computer‐generated random numbers. The intervention group will be invited to sign up for a youth version of the app 29k (https://29k.org/youths) consisting of 6 modules taken during 6 weeks with weekly compliance reminders sent out via email/sms. When registering in the app, participants will be asked a few questions and based on that, provided tailored propositions on how to use the app. The content of the 6 modules will focus on the following themes: self‐compassion, stress, goal setting, problem solving, interpersonal skills and emotional regulation. The use of the app will include individual exercises, digital group meetings and a possibility to individual follow‐ups. It is expected to take about 60 minutes per week of the participants in the intervention group. The control group will be sent links via push notifications through sms or emails to film clips once a week during 6 weeks. The films will be focusing on the same content as the modules in the intervention group. Participants will be asked to look at the films at a time of their convenience. It is expected to take in total 10‐15 minutes per week. CONDITION: Mental health among young adults who are not in education or employment ; Mental and Behavioural Disorders PRIMARY OUTCOME: ; Collected through self‐administered questionnaires at three time points: at baseline, directly after the intervention (8 weeks after randomization) and 6 months after randomization.; 1. Coping measured by using a selection of 14 of the original 28 items from a Swedish version of the Brief COPE; 2. Self‐esteem measured with the Swedish version of the Rosenberg self‐esteem scale; 3. Well‐being measured with the Swedish version of the 5‐item World Health Organisation Well‐Being Index (WHO5); 4. Performance anxiety measured with the Swedish version of the General Anxiety Disorder‐7 (GAD‐7); 5. Stress measured with the Swedish version of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS10); 6. Career adapt‐abilities will be measured with a translated version of the Career Adapt‐Abilities Scale Short form; 7. Depression will be measured with the Swedish version of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ‐9); SECONDARY OUTCOME: ; Collected at time point 2 and 3 (T2 and T3), i.e. at 8 weeks and at 6 months after randomization:; 1. Employment status measured by asking questions regarding current employment or work experience placement; 2. Education status will be measured with questions regarding if they are currently studying or have applied for studies; 3. Questions regarding their perception whether the program has affected their motivation, goal setting and sustainable behaviours will also be asked at T2 and T3; INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Adolescents and young adults in the ages of 16 ‐ 24 years 2. Unemployed and not in education or training for at least two months 3. Willingness and possibility to participate in the full program 4. Sufficient level of Swedish to take part in the intervention