Can training faith communities reduce mental illness stigma? a new study puts it to the test.
NCT ID NCT06336980
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a behavioral program designed to help faith communities become more inclusive toward people with serious mental illnesses. Congregations form inclusion committees and receive monthly training on practices like outreach, welcoming, and creating roles for members with mental illness. The study measures changes in inclusion practices, knowledge about mental illness, stigma, and sense of belonging among congregation members, including those with mental illness and their families.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- behavioral intervention (inclusion training for faith communities)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could help reduce stigma and discrimination, making faith communities more supportive for people with serious mental illness and their families.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small study testing a behavioral program, and results may vary across different congregations. It is not a medical treatment and does not directly address mental health symptoms.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Temple Univeristy
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19121, United States
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