Can schools sustain mental health support for students? new study explores how.

NCT ID NCT04869657

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how to keep mental health programs running in 12 urban public schools with limited resources. Researchers compared two support models for school counselors and staff delivering evidence-based programs like Coping Power and CBT for anxiety. Over three years, they measured how well the programs were delivered, how many students received them, costs, and changes in student behavior and academic engagement. The goal was to find sustainable ways to support student mental health in schools that face many challenges.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Coping Power Program (CPP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety Treatment in Schools (CATS)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show how to keep effective mental health programs running in schools with limited resources, helping more students access care.

What could go wrong

This is a completed implementation study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to other schools or districts, and student outcomes depend on many factors beyond the programs.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psychiatric disorder Psychological Well-Being

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, United States