Weyera Mental Health Pilot Intervention
This study aims to pilot a group-level intervention focused on mental health and resilience among Ethiopian and Eritrean youth. The study follows previous work that showed high rates of mental health outcomes (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)) among Ethiopian and Eritrean youth in Atlanta. The
| Condition(s) | Mental Health Issue |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | This study aims to pilot a group-level intervention focused on mental health and resilience among Ethiopian and Eritrean youth. The study follows previous work that showed high rates of mental health outcomes (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)) among Ethiopian and Eritrean youth in Atlanta. The goal is to determine the acceptability, feasibility, and safety of this culturally relevant group-level intervention before a larger trial to improve resilience processes that support mental wellness in a community-based setting. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 29 years old * Ethiopian and/or Eritrean ethnicity by self-report * Able to read and understand English * Resident of Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area * Available and interested to participate in 2-hour weekly sessions over 8 weeks and complete relevant surveys Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 or \> 29 years old * Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent. * Not a resident of the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area |
| Ages | 18 Years to 29 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | Emory University |
| Locations | Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Clarkston, Georgia, United States; Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States |
| Start date | 2025-09-22 |
| NCT ID | NCT06960187 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06960187 |