Can tackling discrimination in schools curb student aggression?

NCT ID NCT04087772

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two versions of a school program called Mental Health Enhanced Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS-MH) to see if it could reduce aggression in middle school students. About 4,840 students and their teachers from multiple schools took part. The program added mental health support and addressed racial/ethnic discrimination to improve school climate and reduce violent behavior.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Mental Health Enhanced Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS-MH)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward better school-based strategies to reduce aggression and address racial discrimination in middle schools.

What could go wrong

This is a completed study, so results are available. However, the intervention is behavioral and may not work in all school settings or with all student populations.

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    Charleston, South Carolina, 29407, United States