New digital assistant aims to boost school mental health care for teens
NCT ID NCT06728683
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested a new digital tool called Assist-MH, designed to help school mental health providers create personalized treatment plans for teens aged 12 to 17 with depression and anxiety. The tool offers both provider-led strategies and self-paced digital activities for students. Researchers evaluated the tool's usability and value with 41 participants, including providers and students.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Assist-MH digital support system
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this tool could help school mental health providers offer more personalized care to teens with depression and anxiety.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early-stage study focused on usability and feasibility, not on proving the tool improves mental health outcomes. Results may not apply broadly.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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3-C Institute for Social Development, Inc
Durham, North Carolina, 27713, United States
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