Can an 8-Week school program boost teen mental health? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06942637

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests an 8-week school program called INSPIRE, designed to help Indonesian teenagers aged 13-15 learn about mental health, build resilience, and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Trained school counselors deliver the program using lesson plans and activities, with extra materials for parents. Researchers will compare the program group to a control group receiving standard care, measuring outcomes right after the program and one month later.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

8-week school-based mental health program (INSPIRE) delivered by trained counselors

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a scalable, low-cost way to improve mental health literacy and resilience in school settings.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study with only 680 participants in one city. Results may not apply to other regions or cultures, and the program may not produce lasting changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bandung City Education Office and Junior high schools (Sekolah Menengah Pertama)

    Bandung, West Java, Indonesia