Can apps and websites help teens with anxiety? new study explores digital mental health tools in primary care.
NCT ID NCT05466929
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether providing digital mental health resources (like apps and websites) to teens with anxiety in primary care could improve their understanding of anxiety and confidence to manage it. 365 teens from underserved communities participated. The goal was to see if these tools could be a practical way to support mental health in a busy clinic setting.
What this could mean
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Active substance
TeACH System Resources (educational materials and app recommendations)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help more teens from underserved communities get easy access to mental health support through their primary care visits.
What could go wrong
This was a small, completed study that measured short-term changes in understanding and confidence, not long-term mental health outcomes. The results may not apply to all teens or settings.
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Locations
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Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60601, United States