Can discord and videos help LGBTQ+ teens get mental health help?

NCT ID NCT06083987

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether using online tools like videos and resources on Discord could help sexual and gender minority youth (ages 14-19) seek help for depression and anxiety. 81 participants joined groups on Discord with different combinations of tools for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if these tools were easy to use and if they increased intentions to seek help from a counselor or therapist.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Discord-based intervention with curated videos and online resources
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward effective ways to encourage LGBTQ+ youth to seek mental health support.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with 81 participants, not a large trial. Results may not apply to all youth, and the intervention may not actually increase help-seeking.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Adolescent Behavior anxiety anxiety disorder Coitus Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR ANXIETY DEPRESSION SEXUAL AND GENDER MINORITIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Virtual Social Media Based Recruitment

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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