Teachers as therapists? huge india trial tests new approach for kids' mental health

NCT ID NCT05179759

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

Summary

This study tests a program called Tealeaf, where teachers in rural Indian schools provide mental health support to children with behavioral issues. Over 20,000 students from 90 schools will take part. The goal is to see if this teacher-led approach can improve children's behavior and learning, offering a solution for areas with few mental health experts.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Tealeaf (teacher-delivered mental health care)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a low-cost way to help children with behavioral challenges in areas with few mental health professionals.

What could go wrong

This is a large trial, but it's testing a new approach in a specific region, so results may not apply elsewhere. The intervention relies on teachers, who may have limited time and training.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Child Behavior Child Behavior Disorders Psychological Well-Being

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • DLR Prerna

    Darjeeling, West Bengal, 73401, India