Building a Strong Identity Program for Youth Mental Health
Confirmatory Efficacy of the Building a Strong Identity and Coping Skills Program
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Chronic Stress
Anxiety
Depression
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 11 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 360 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Penn State University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for young people aged 11-14 who are from low-income families and need help with mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Participants will take part in a program designed to improve their coping skills and mental well-being.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 11 and 14 years old.
- My family's income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
- I speak English.
- My parent speaks English or Spanish.
You may not be able to join if
- I have an intellectual disability.
- I have autism spectrum disorder.
- I am at high risk of suicide.
- I have severe depression.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to the efficacy of the Building a Strong Identity and Coping Skills intervention within a sample of low-income and minoritized youth aged 11-14 who are seeking mental health treatment and have been placed on a waitlist to receive services.
The aims of this study are to: (1) confirm the efficacy of BaSICS by replicating previous findings, (2) Examine the changes …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Children ages 11-14 at intake
* Family income at or below 200% federal poverty level
* Child speaks English
* Parent speaks English or Spanish
Exclusion Criteria:
* Intellectual disability
* Autism spectrum disorder
* High suicidal risk (score of 17 or more on the Mini Inter…
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