Mobile Mental Health Stigma Reduction Intervention Among Black Adults

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Conditions studied: Anxiety, Depression, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Stigmatization, Mobile Phone Use

In brief

Major depressive and anxiety disorders are highly prevalent in the general population and are a leading cause of disability. Black adults have a high burden of depression and anxiety. This study aims to assess a self- administered video-based intervention to reduce mental illness stigma and medical mistrust among Black adults with moderate to severe depression or anxiety.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06316804

Run by

Massachusetts General Hospital

People needed

90

Starts

2024-03-15

Expected to finish

2027-07-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-07

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• If you identify as Black American or Black immigrant
• Experience or been diagnosed with depression and/or anxiety
• Age 18-45 years
• Own a smartphone with internet access
• Have not seen a psychiatrist or therapist in the last 12 months or have not been in routine healthcare
• English speaking

You may not qualify if…

• Visual, hearing, voice, or motor impairments that would prevent engagement in study procedures,
• Diagnosis of psychotic disorder or severe suicidality for which participation would be inappropriate.

Where it is running

• Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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