Teacher-led mental health care for adolescents

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 research aims to pilot a novel system of teacher-delivered mental health care for adolescents in rural, low-cost private secondary schools in the Darjeeling Himalayas. The study will involve training teachers to provide 'education as mental health therapy' (Ed-MH) to students aged 13-17 who exhibit emotional and behavioral issues. Using a mixed methods approach guided by the RE-AIM framework, the study will evaluate the implementation and preliminary effectiveness of this task-shifted care model. The goal is to increase access to sustainable mental health support for youth in this underserved region.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Schools:

* LCP (Low-Cost Private) Secondary Schools
* Enrolled families earning \<$10 daily
* Located in greater Darjeeling
* Principal must also be eligible to participate

Principals:

* \>18 years old
* Employed at enrolled school
* Not suspected or convicted of child maltreatment

Teachers:

* \>18 years old
* Employed at enrolled school
* Not suspected or convicted of child maltreatment

Students:

* Age 13 - 17 years
* Student of enrolled teacher
* Borderline or clinical Total Problem or subscale score of YSR (Youth Self-Report) and TRF (Teacher's Report Form)
* Each student has a lead teacher (2/teacher), with their other teachers also involved

Guardians

* \>18 years old
* Guardian of enrolled student
* Not suspected or convicted of child maltreatment

Exclusion Criteria:

* Exclusion criteria will be set as each participant not meeting inclusion criteria as set for their group.

Where it's running

• Darjeeling Ladenla Road Prerna
  Darjeeling, West Bengal, India Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Christina Cruz, MD; EdM — University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
• Study coordinator: Christina Cruz, MD; EdM
• Email: christina_cruz@med.unc.edu
• Phone: 347-721-1458

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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.