Video Intervention for Depression and Anxiety
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
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.
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It is best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your healthcare provider.
Is the Video Intervention for Depression and Anxiety safe for humans?
How does the Video Intervention for Depression and Anxiety treatment differ from other treatments?
The Video Intervention for Depression and Anxiety is unique because it uses video-based methods to reduce stigma and improve help-seeking attitudes, which can be more effective and easier to disseminate than traditional face-to-face educational sessions. This approach is particularly promising for young people and university students, offering practical and cost-effective advantages over live interventions.12678
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Video Intervention for Depression and Anxiety?
Research shows that video-based interventions, especially those involving social contact, can reduce stigma related to mental illness. These interventions have been found to decrease negative emotions and social distance, making them promising for reducing stigma in a cost-effective and easily disseminated way.1391011
Who Is on the Research Team?
Aderonke Pederson, MD
Principal Investigator
Massachuessets General Hospital
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Black American or Black immigrant adults aged 18-45 who have depression or anxiety, own a smartphone with internet, and haven't been in regular healthcare or seen a mental health professional in the past year. It's not for those with certain impairments or severe mental health conditions like psychosis.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive a self-administered, video-based mobile app intervention aimed at reducing mental illness stigma over 4 weeks, with two booster sessions in week 6 and 12
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in stigma and mental health service utilization up to 12 months post-intervention
Waitlist Control
Participants in the waitlist control arm receive the video intervention after a 6-month waitlist period
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Video Intervention 1
- Video Intervention 2
- Video Intervention 3
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Massachusetts General Hospital
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborator