Free money for black youth: does it boost mental health?

NCT ID NCT05609188

First seen Feb 16, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study gave 300 low-income Black young adults (ages 18-24) in San Francisco and Oakland a guaranteed income for 12 months, plus access to financial programs. Researchers wanted to see if this money helped with depression, future investments (like school or job training), and getting needed health services. The goal was to understand how financial support can improve overall well-being.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California San Francisco

    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

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