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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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DLR Prerna
Darjeeling, West Bengal, 73401, India
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