Randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of Mental Health Guru, an internet-based workplace induction program for depression and anxiety.

INTERVENTION: This study will test the effectiveness of a brief, internet‐based, workplace mental health program‐ Mental Health Guru ‐ using a randomised controlled trial design. The Mental Health Guru program is an online educational program currently comprising two modules: 1) depression and 2) generalised anxiety disorder each of which comprises information about mental illness and the myths associated with it, personalised feedback and consumer videos. Participants randomly allocated to the intervention condition will be asked to complete one module per week, with each module requiring approximately 30 minutes to complete. The program can be completed via home or work computers. Program usage data will be captured from the technology systems including program module access, number of site visits and an estimate of length of exposure derived from log analysis. CONDITION: Anxiety Depression Help‐seeking intentions and attitudes Mental health literacy Mental illness related stigma PRIMARY OUTCOME: Depression and Anxiety Literacy scores as measured by the Depression Literacy Scale (D‐Lit) and Anxiety Literacy Scale (A‐Lit). Help‐seeking intention scores for depression and anxiety as measured by the General Help‐Seeking Questionnaire (GHSQ) Personal Depression and Anxiety Stigma scores as measured by the Depression Stigma Scale (DSS) and Generalised Anxiety Stigma Scale (GASS) SECONDARY OUTCOME: Depression and Anxiety Literacy scores as measured by the Depression Literacy Scale (D‐Lit) and Anxiety Literacy Scale (A‐Lit) Help‐seeking attitude scores as measured by the Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale ‐ Short Form (ATSPPH‐SF) Help‐seeking intention scores for depression and anxiety as measured by the General Help‐Seeking Questionnaire (GHSQ) Level of generalised anxiety disorder symptoms as measured by the Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7‐item Scale Level of symptoms of depression as measured by the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale Perceived Workplace Depression and Anxiety Stigma Scores as measured by the Depression Stigma Scale (Perceived Workplace) and Anxiety Stigma Scale (Perceived Workplace) Personal Depression and Anxiety Stigma scores as measured by the Depression Stigma Scale (DSS) and Generalised Anxiety Stigma Scale (GASS) Usability, Acceptability and Satisfaction data as measured by a number of Likert, dichotomous and open‐response items designed specifically for this study. INCLUSION CRITERIA: Participants must be employed by an organisation that has provided written consent to participate in the trial.