Could school counselors help depressed teens in ghana? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06740084
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests a brief psychological intervention called Y-MIND for depression in older adolescents (ages 15-18) in senior high schools in Ghana. The intervention is delivered by trained school guidance counselors and includes education about depression, behavioral activation, and problem-solving therapy. The study will enroll 60 teens and assess whether the program is feasible and acceptable, and whether it reduces depression symptoms compared to usual care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Y-MIND psychological intervention (behavioral activation and problem-solving therapy)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a scalable, school-based treatment option for adolescent depression in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot feasibility trial with only 60 participants, so results may not be generalizable. The intervention is brief and may not be effective for all teens.
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Locations
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Navrongo Health Research Centre
Navrongo, Ghana