Improving treatment retention for minority youth with depression or suicide risk

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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.

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Where this research is happening

• Yale University
  New Haven, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Connors, Elizabeth Halsted — Yale University
• Study coordinator: Connors, Elizabeth Halsted

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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