A program to help young adults from minority groups engage with mental health services

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study tests a culturally-responsive orientation program aimed at improving engagement with mental health services among racial and ethnic minority young adults. Researchers will conduct a 24-month randomized trial involving 80 participants from a community-based mental health clinic in New York. The intervention, called Just Do You, will be enhanced with three new components that incorporate cultural insights and creative arts therapy. The goal is to assess whether these additions improve service utilization and overall engagement in mental health treatment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged 18-34
* From groups other than non-Hispanic White
* Enrolled in services at the partnering clinic site

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cognitive impairments (i.e., young adult cannot understand consent process)
* Unable to comprehend and speak English

Where it's running

• The Jewish Board
  The Bronx, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Kiara L Moore, PhD
• Email: kiara.moore@nyu.edu
• Phone: 212-998-5900

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.