MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE

This study tests a new approach to address the youth mental health crisis in rural India by training teachers to provide mental health support to their students. Teachers in 60 low-cost private schools will learn to weave evidence-based therapeutic techniques into their daily int…

This study is testing whether participating in a traditional Anishinaabe ceremony called Gii'igoshimong can help American Indian adults reduce substance use and improve mental health. Researchers will compare 300 participants who complete the ceremony now with those who wait, mea…

This study is testing a therapy program designed to help children and teenagers manage anxiety and depression. It involves both the young person and their parent or caregiver. Researchers want to see how well this specific type of talk therapy works by measuring changes in sympto…

This study is testing a counseling program designed to help Black women who are living with HIV and have experienced trauma. The goal is to see if this program helps them take their HIV medication more consistently and improves their mental health. Researchers will measure change…

This study is testing a community program designed to help more Black men in Prince George's County, Maryland, start taking medication to prevent HIV. The program uses peer-led events to reduce stigma and build social support. Researchers will compare participants in the program …

This study is testing a new online training method for mentors in rural communities. The goal is to help mentors learn how to deliver a proven program that prevents depression and anxiety in teenagers. Researchers will compare this new 'just-in-time' training to usual training me…

This large study is testing whether giving pasteurized donor breast milk, instead of formula, to full-term babies born to mothers with diabetes can help prevent low blood sugar and reduce the need for admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). It will involve over 1,40…

This study is testing two different school-based programs designed to help teenagers get better sleep. It involves 3,000 students aged 13-19 in Sweden. The goal is to see if improving sleep can prevent future symptoms of depression and anxiety while also boosting school performan…

This study is testing an online therapy program called POET that helps teens (ages 12-17) learn to manage their emotions and improve mental health. Researchers will compare this digital program, which includes therapist support through online modules and video sessions, to standa…

This study is testing a new group program designed to support the mental health of Ethiopian and Eritrean young adults in Atlanta. The program, called Weyera, focuses on building resilience through weekly sessions that teach coping skills and provide a supportive space. Researche…

This study is testing whether a prenatal yoga app can improve the well-being of first-time Black and African American pregnant women. Researchers want to see if using the app for 12 weeks is practical and helps with stress, mood, and physical health. The study also aims to learn …

This study is testing whether a 6-month online program called HELP can improve emotional health and lifestyle habits in teens aged 12-17 who are experiencing mental distress. Participants will either get access to the program right away or after a 6-month wait, and researchers wi…

This study is testing short, easy-to-use digital activities delivered via a smartphone app to help breast cancer survivors manage distress and improve their wellbeing. It will involve 120 women who are within five years of their diagnosis and are experiencing elevated anxiety or …

This study is testing two types of online therapy for LGBTQ adults who have parents who struggle to accept their identity. The goal is to see if these therapies can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. One therapy works with the individual, while the other involves family s…

This Yale University study is testing whether virtual, community-based programs that combine music and mindfulness can help people of African descent better manage stress, anxiety, and depression. The research focuses on creating culturally relevant support, as these groups are o…

This study is testing whether a virtual, community-based program combining music with mindfulness exercises can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. It focuses on People of African Descent in America, a group disproportionately affected by stress. Researchers will compare…

This study is testing whether group and individual therapy sessions can help reduce grief, stress, and feelings of being overwhelmed in family members and friends who are caring for someone with dementia. Researchers will work with 60 unpaid caregivers to see if these talk therap…

This study is testing a program designed to improve the mental health of home health aides, who often experience high stress and low mood. 100 aides will try an 8-week health education program, and half will also get support from a trained peer coach. Researchers want to see if t…

This study is testing whether a brief video-based therapy program can help head and neck cancer survivors who are struggling with body image distress. The trial will enroll 180 survivors who have finished cancer treatment and randomly assign them to either the new therapy program…

This study aims to develop and test a support package to reduce burnout and turnover among therapists who treat children exposed to trauma. It involves 50 therapists and the children they serve, focusing on strategies to help therapists stay in their jobs and continue providing e…

This research aims to understand how lifestyle factors and social conditions affect mental health in Ecuadorian teenagers aged 14-19. Researchers will survey approximately 1,000 adolescents in Quito to identify risks and protective factors for mental wellbeing. The study will col…

This study aims to understand how adults recovering from serious lung failure (acute respiratory failure) and their family caregivers think about the first 6 months of recovery. Researchers want to see if expectations about the recovery process are linked to anxiety, depression, …

This study aims to test an online screening system to better identify mental health disorders in children and teenagers born with congenital heart disease. Researchers will enroll about 4,800 young people in Denmark, asking their parents to complete questionnaires about emotional…

This study is testing a team meeting method called an After-Action Review to improve how child welfare teams work with families. Researchers want to see if this approach helps families feel more involved in planning and increases follow-through on mental health services for child…

This study aims to understand how a mother's stress and life experiences might affect tiny energy centers in her cells (mitochondria) and inflammation, potentially increasing the risk of preterm birth. Researchers will follow 180 pregnant women to see if different stress profiles…

This study aims to see if training mental health care teams leads to more discussions about sexual health with hospitalized teens and young adults who have psychiatric disorders. Researchers will survey 770 patients aged 15 and up about their experiences before and after the staf…

This study aims to find out how common postpartum depression is among new mothers visiting a high-risk pregnancy clinic. Researchers will test a simple screening questionnaire during routine check-ups to identify mothers who may need mental health support. The goal is to see if t…