New school program aims to boost depression care for black adolescents
NCT ID NCT03940508
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a short program called the Making Connections Intervention (MCI) to help Black teenagers with depression engage better in therapy. The program, delivered in urban schools, includes 1-2 sessions plus digital tools to address barriers to treatment. Researchers measured changes in depression symptoms, help-seeking attitudes, and treatment engagement in 29 participants.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Making Connections Intervention (MCI) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents (IPT-A)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could improve how Black teens with depression connect to and benefit from mental health treatment in schools.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 29 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is brief and may not work for everyone.
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Locations
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Columbia University
New York, New York, 10003, United States
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McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research
New York, New York, 10003, United States