~269 spots leftby Dec 2025

Church-Based Interventions for Reducing Mental Health Stigma

Palo Alto (17 mi)
Overseen byEunice C Wong
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May be covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: N/A
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: RAND
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This study is a cluster randomized controlled trial of a Latino church-based intervention in Los Angeles and Riverside Counties. This study aims to leverage the collective resources of Latino religious congregations and the National Alliance on Mental Illness to test the effectiveness of a multi-component intervention directed at reducing stigma, increasing mental health literacy, and improving access to mental health services.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for members of selected Latino churches in Los Angeles and Riverside Counties. It's designed to help those within the congregations who might be dealing with social stigma or issues related to seeking mental health treatment.

Treatment Details

The study tests a church-based program using NAMI Mental Health 101 and NAMI FaithNet resources. The goal is to see if these interventions can reduce stigma, boost understanding of mental health, and improve access to care among Latinos.
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: NAMI Mental Health 101 and NAMI FaithNetExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Mental Health 101 and FaithNet
Group II: Wait-list ControlActive Control1 Intervention
After the 12-month follow-up, wait-list control churches will be provided with the opportunity to receive Mental Health 101 and NAMI FaithNet interventions.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

RANDLead Sponsor
National Alliance on Mental Illness CaliforniaCollaborator

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