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Can schools change their culture to help teens' mental health? new study investigates.

NCT ID NCT06488404

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study aims to understand the challenges and opportunities in improving school culture around mental health in Chennai, India. Researchers will interview students aged 12-18, teachers, parents, and school staff to identify what helps or hinders mental health support. The goal is to find the best ways to implement mental health programs in schools in low- and middle-income settings.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward practical ways to make schools more supportive of student mental health.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in one city, so findings may not apply to other schools or regions. It only gathers opinions, not test treatments.

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Study facts

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Participants

47 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

All the interviews and the quantitative assessment will be conducted with the students, staff, parents, and management of the selected schools. Besides these, few interviews will be conducted with Government officials who are working with youth mental health and education, experts on school mental health and other relevant individuals.

Ages

12 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Students between 12-18 years of age * Teachers 25-60 years of age * Parents 25-60 years of age * Management 25-60 years of age * Mental health professionals 25-60 years of age * School counsellors 25-60 years of age * Education department - Government of Tamil Nadu 25-60 years of age * Health department - Government of Tamil Nadu 25-60 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Not willing to provide informed consent * Can not speak either English or Tamil (native language)

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Conditions

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Psychological Well-Being

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF India)

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600101., India

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