New therapy shows promise for kids with multiple mental health issues

NCT ID NCT04725721

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tests a therapy called FIRST, which uses five key principles to help youth aged 7 to 15 with anxiety, depression, trauma, or behavior problems. Researchers compare FIRST to usual care to see if it improves mental health and helps kids manage negative emotions. The study involves 212 participants and measures progress through parent and youth reports.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Harvard University

    Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States

  • University of Texas at Austin

    Austin, Texas, 78712, United States

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