An art exhibition aimed at reducing mental health stigma
Reducing Stigma Through a Mental Health Art Exhibition and Its Printed Brochure: an Social-contact Intervention Study
NA · Hunan University · NCT06366373
This study is testing whether an art exhibition can help reduce stigma around mental health issues for people with mental disorders, their families, and the general public.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 360 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hunan University (other) |
| Locations | 3 sites (Wuhan, Hubei and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06366373 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention focuses on a mental health art exhibition designed to reduce stigma and discrimination associated with mental health issues. The study employs a two-phase experimental design, evaluating the exhibition's impact on various audiences, including individuals with lived experiences of mental disorders, their families, and the general public. Phase One assesses the exhibition's effects through a pre-post study design, while Phase Two evaluates the impact of a printed brochure. Qualitative methods, such as in-depth interviews, will also be utilized to gather insights on the intervention's effectiveness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and above who either have lived experience of mental disorders or are family members and friends of those affected.
Not a fit: Patients who are mental health professionals or those unable to comprehend the study's content due to illness may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly enhance mental health literacy and reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using art to address mental health stigma is innovative, similar initiatives have shown promise in other contexts, suggesting potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
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General Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 and above General Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are unable to understand the content of the questionnaire due to illness and other factors * Mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers and medical students Additional Inclusion Criteria for Phase One: * Individuals who attend the exhibition offline Additional Inclusion Criteria for Phase Two: * Individuals who did not visit the exhibition of Phase One
Where this trial is running
Wuhan, Hubei and 2 other locations
- Qixi Charity — Wuhan, Hubei, China (RECRUITING)
- The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University — Changsha, Hunan, China (RECRUITING)
- Hunan University — Changsha, Hunan, China (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Wei Zhou, Ph.D. — Hunan University
- Study coordinator: Wei Zhou, Ph.D.
- Email: weizhou86@163.com
- Phone: 86-15874085133
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Mental Health Issue, mental health, stigma, discrimination, social contact