A Study Protocol on Peer Digital Acceset (PDA)

This protocol delineates a randomized controlled trial for evaluating the implementation and clinical effectiveness of Assecet, a digital peer support intervention for youth mental well-being, which comprises two components. The digital peer support training curriculum aims to equip youth befrienders (i.e., peers who provide support) with knowledge and skills in harnessing four active ingredients of youth mental well-being-specifically, Mattering, selfhood, compassion, and mindfulness, in providing effective peer support for seekers (peers who seek support). The Acceset intervention that involves three components-digital biomarkers of psychological well-being, peer emotional disclosure process and community engagement.