Helping young people with anxiety and depression through telehealth in primary care
Behavioral telehealth in low-resource primary care settings for anxiety and depression in youth: A randomized effectiveness-implementation study
This project offers a brief behavioral therapy through telehealth to help young people with anxiety and depression who receive care at community health centers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11089531 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project explores a brief behavioral therapy called STEP-UP, delivered through telehealth, for young people dealing with anxiety and depression. Many young people, especially those from vulnerable families in low-resource areas, do not receive the mental health support they need. This therapy aims to address common behaviors linked to both anxiety and depression, making it easier for young people to get help. By bringing this support into primary care settings, the project hopes to make mental health care more accessible and effective for those who face significant barriers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are youth experiencing anxiety and/or depression who receive care at low-resource primary care community health centers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience anxiety or depression, or who are not youth, would not directly benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide accessible and effective mental health treatment for anxiety and depression in underserved youth, reducing long-term impairment and suicide risk.
How similar studies have performed: This project tests a developed behavioral therapy in a new setting to improve access for underserved youth.
Where this research is happening
San Diego, United States
- San Diego State University — San Diego, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Weersing, V Robin — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Weersing, V Robin
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.