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Family-centered Mental Health Promotion for Stress and Anxiety Disorders

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Research Sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Bhutanese adult 18 years or older resettled in Massachusetts

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline and 12-week post intervention

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test the effectiveness of a preventative behavioral intervention called Problem Management Plus for Immigrants (PMP-I) to see if it can reduce stress and mental health disorders in immigrants.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Bhutanese adults aged 18 or older who have resettled in Massachusetts and are experiencing mild stress, anxiety, or depression symptoms (scoring 14 or below on the PHQ-9). It's not open to those with severe mental health issues, a clinical diagnosis of a mental disorder, or those on psychiatric medications.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests Problem Management Plus for Immigrants (PMP-I), which includes breathing exercises, problem-solving skills, activity planning, and strengthening social support. It will be compared to a talk program supplemented by Community Support Service pamphlets. The goal is to see if PMP-I can better reduce stress and mood symptoms among immigrants.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves behavioral techniques rather than medication, side effects may include discomfort from discussing personal issues or temporary increases in distress as one learns new coping strategies.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am a Bhutanese adult over 18 living in Massachusetts.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline and 12-week post intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline and 12-week post intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and 12-week post intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in the Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms Scores

Change in the Perceived Stress Scores

Secondary outcome measures

Change in the Hair Cortisol Concentrations

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Problem Management Plus for Immigrants at family settingsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

PMP-I intervention aims to develop skills in coping adaptively in a new culture, seeking help and support for mental health problems, and other life skills opportunities that can help to improve their quality of life. PMP-I intervention includes stress management through breathing exercises and yoga, problem solving, behavioral activation, and skills to strengthen social support.

Group II: Talk program with Community Support Service Pamphlet (CSS)Active Control1 Intervention

Family receives pamphlet including list of community support service institutions that provide various health and well-being services.

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