Can a quick team chat get kids better mental health care?

NCT ID NCT05629013

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of California, San Diego Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a simple team debriefing tool, called an After-Action Review, can help child welfare teams better connect children and families to mental health services. Researchers will work with 320 participants, including caseworkers and family members, to see if these structured reflections improve teamwork and follow-through on care plans. The goal is to make sure kids get the mental health support they need.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: After-Action Review (a structured team debriefing session)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that simple team debriefs help families get mental health services more reliably.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study testing a behavioral tool, not a medical treatment. Results may not apply to other settings or populations.

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CHILDREN, ADULT MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE

Contacts and locations

Locations

UC San Diego - IN STEP Children's Mental Health Research Center
RECRUITING

San Diego, California, 92123, United States

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