Improving mental health connections for Latinx individuals
A Promotora-centric Community Collaborative to Improve Connections to Mental Health Service
This study is trying to see if educational sessions led by community health workers can help Latinx individuals better understand mental health and encourage them to seek help when they need it.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 192 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Stanford University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Palo Alto, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06712147 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to enhance the connection between Latinx individuals and mental health services through a series of six educational sessions led by Promotores de Salud. The intervention focuses on improving mental health literacy, reducing stigma, and increasing coping skills and help-seeking behaviors before a crisis occurs. Participants will engage in discussions and activities designed to empower them with knowledge and resources related to mental health. The study is designed to address the unique challenges faced by the Latinx community in accessing mental health services.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Hispanic, Latino/a, or Latinx individuals who reside in specific zip codes and speak either English or Spanish.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Hispanic, Latino/a, or Latinx, or those living outside the specified zip codes may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve mental health outcomes and access to services for Latinx individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using community health workers to improve mental health access and literacy, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion criteria: * Has heritage or self-identifies as Hispanic and/or Latino/a * Must speak English or Spanish * Primary residence is in 95116, 95122, 95127, 95112, 95111, 95121,95148, or 95133 zip codes Exclusion criteria: * Persons from the same household * First degree family member
Where this trial is running
Palo Alto, California
- Stanford University — Palo Alto, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jennifer A Newberry, MD, JD, MSc — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Principal Investigator
- Email: newberry@stanford.edu
- Phone: (312) 209-3083
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.