Video calls and messaging help kids transition home after mental health crisis

NCT ID NCT04986228

First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tested a digital aftercare program for 60 children and teens leaving psychiatric hospital care. The program used regular video calls and a secure smartphone messenger to connect patients, parents, and teachers with their hospital therapist. The goal was to ease the return home, improve quality of life, and reduce the need for future hospital stays.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy

    Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, 72076, Germany

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