Fixing false beliefs about stigma may boost Help-Seeking in suicidal young adults
NCT ID NCT07683819
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether showing Black and Asian young adults (ages 18–29) the true social norms around depression and suicide can reduce stigma and increase their willingness to seek help. Participants receive personalized feedback that corrects misperceptions about what others think. The goal is to see if this simple online intervention leads to more people reaching out to friends, family, or crisis lines.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Personalized Normative Feedback (PNF)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this approach could offer a low-cost way to encourage more people to seek help for suicidal thoughts and depression.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with a small sample, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is brief and may not change actual behavior.
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USC School of Social Work
Los Angeles, California, 90089, United States
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