MENTAL ILLNESS

This trial tests four family-oriented counseling programs designed to support children and adolescents (ages 3-18) who have a parent with a mental illness or addiction. The programs range from brief therapy for children showing signs of distress to preventive sessions for those w…

This study tests a new group program called Forging New Paths for adults with serious mental illness who have also been involved with the criminal justice system. The program combines cognitive behavioral therapy with social learning techniques to reduce aggression and help peopl…

This study tests a smoking cessation program designed for adults with serious mental illness. Participants receive a combination of videogame-based physical activity, smoking cessation counseling, and the medication bupropion. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and a…

This study tested whether brief or in-depth counseling could help people living with HIV in Zambia reduce unhealthy alcohol use and improve HIV treatment. 680 adults who were on HIV medication and had hazardous drinking plus mental health or substance use issues took part. Partic…

This study tested whether a smartphone app designed for people with serious mental illness can help them quit smoking better than standard methods. Researchers enrolled 343 adults with conditions like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia who wanted to quit. Participants used either …

This study tested a program to help people with mental illness quit smoking. The program included brief advice from their mental health provider and phone calls offering support. Researchers enrolled 94 daily smokers from community mental health centers and measured how many quit…

This study tested a 12-week program called SSAGE that brings together adolescent girls, their brothers, and their parents to discuss gender roles, communication, and healthy relationships. The goal was to prevent anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues in girls who we…

This study tested a type of talk therapy called Positive Psychotherapy (PPT) to help people with serious mental illness quit smoking. Sixteen adults who smoked at least 10 cigarettes a day and wanted to quit took part. The goal was to see if at least 20% could stop smoking comple…

This study explores whether a radio drama can shift negative attitudes toward mental illness in rural Uganda. Researchers will measure stigma levels among community members, traditional healers, religious leaders, and families of those with mental illness. The drama is adapted fr…

This study tested a program called Recovery Bridge, where trained peer specialists (people with lived experience of mental illness) helped veterans leaving a psychiatric hospital connect to outpatient care and community life. Fifteen veterans took part to see if the program was f…

This study tested an 8-month program called 'Meaningful Activities and Recovery' (MA&R) for people with mental illness. The program helps people take part in activities that matter to them. 139 adults took part to see if the program improves activity engagement, recovery, and qua…