~53 spots leftby Dec 2026

Mental Health Program for Young Adults

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+1 other location
Age: 18 - 65
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Recruiting
Sponsor: New York University
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This trial tests a culturally-responsive mental health program called 'Just Do You' for young adults from minority groups. It includes new parts that use cultural interviews and creative arts to better connect with participants. The goal is to help them stay involved in their treatment and use mental health services more effectively.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for racial and ethnic minority young adults experiencing conditions like psychosis, bipolar disorder, or depression. It's designed to help them engage with mental health services through a new program.

Inclusion Criteria

From groups other than non-Hispanic White
Enrolled in services at the partnering clinic site
I am between 18 and 34 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

I understand the consent process.
Unable to comprehend and speak English

Trial Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants receive the Just Do You program and assigned components for up to five weeks

5 weeks
Weekly sessions at the psychiatric rehabilitation program

Post-Intervention Assessment

Qualitative interviews and acceptability questionnaires are conducted immediately after the intervention

1 week
1 visit (in-person or virtual)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for service utilization and engagement in mental health services

3 months
1 visit (in-person or virtual)

Participant Groups

The study tests a culturally-responsive orientation program called 'Just Do You,' which includes various components (A, B, C) aimed at improving engagement in community mental health services over a 24-month period.
8Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Just Do You-CBExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Just Do You plus Components C and B
Group II: Just Do You-CExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Just Do You plus Component C
Group III: Just Do You-BExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Just Do You plus Component B
Group IV: Just Do You-ACExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Just Do You plus Components A and C
Group V: Just Do You-ABCExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
Just Do You plus Components A B and C
Group VI: Just Do You-ABExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Just Do You plus Components A and B
Group VII: Just Do You-AExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Just Do You plus Component A
Group VIII: Just Do YouActive Control1 Intervention
Just Do You Core Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
Jewish Board of Family and Children's ServicesBronx, NY
The Jewish BoardBronx, NY
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

New York UniversityLead Sponsor

References