New program aims to bridge depression treatment gap for black youth

NCT ID NCT03940508

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tested a short program called Making Connections Intervention (MCI) to help Black teenagers with depression feel more connected to treatment in urban schools. Researchers worked with 29 students in grades 6-12 to see if the program improved their engagement, reduced symptoms, and lowered barriers to seeking help. The goal was to find better ways to deliver mental health support to Black adolescents who often struggle to complete depression treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia University

    New York, New York, 10003, United States

  • McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research

    New York, New York, 10003, United States

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