Improving treatment retention for minority youth with depression or suicide risk
Strategic Treatment Assessment with Youth (STAY): A measurement-based care approach to promote treatment retention among racial and ethnic minoritized youth with depression or suicide risk
This study is looking to help young people from diverse backgrounds who are struggling with depression and thoughts of suicide by creating a personalized treatment plan that fits their needs and culture, making it easier for them to stick with their mental health care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11011441 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing mental health treatment retention among racial and ethnic minoritized youth who are at risk for depression and suicide. It employs a measurement-based care approach, which uses patient-reported data to tailor treatment plans collaboratively, ensuring they are relevant and acceptable to the youth and their caregivers. The study aims to address the unique challenges faced by these youth, such as poor therapeutic alliances and concerns about treatment relevance. By developing a culturally-tailored intervention called Strategic Treatment Assessment for Youth (STAY), the research seeks to improve engagement and outcomes in mental health services.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are racial and ethnic minoritized youth aged 12-18 who are experiencing symptoms of depression or are at risk for suicide.
Not a fit: Patients who are not from racial or ethnic minority backgrounds or who do not exhibit symptoms of depression or suicide risk may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health outcomes and increased retention in treatment for minority youth facing depression and suicide risk.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that measurement-based care can effectively improve treatment engagement, but this specific approach tailored for racial and ethnic minoritized youth is novel.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Connors, Elizabeth Halsted — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Connors, Elizabeth Halsted
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.