AI tutor takes on teachers in mental health literacy showdown

NCT ID NCT07238842

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares an AI-powered virtual agent to traditional teacher-led classes for teaching mental health literacy to 360 adolescents aged 11-18 in Shanghai. Over 6 weekly sessions, researchers will measure changes in mental health knowledge, attitudes, and help-seeking behaviors. The goal is to see if the digital approach is just as effective as in-person instruction.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: virtual agent-based psychological literacy program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that AI can effectively deliver mental health education to adolescents, potentially expanding access to such programs.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage non-inferiority study with 360 participants in one city. The AI may not match teacher-led instruction, and results may not apply to other settings or populations.

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MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY

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Locations

Shanghai Nanhui No.2 Middle School

Shanghai, 201300, China

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