Inclusionary Practices for Mental Illness

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by Temple University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up survey will be administered 2 times at the baseline and 11-12 months later at the end of the study

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to test a behavioral intervention in faith communities to increase inclusivity towards individuals with serious mental illness. The study will determine if the intervention leads to more inclusive practices, greater understanding of mental illness

Who is the study for?

This trial is for faith communities interested in becoming more inclusive towards individuals with serious mental illness. Congregations must be willing to form an inclusion committee, participate in a half-day training on mental health and inclusion, and engage in surveys about their practices.

What is being tested?

The study tests if a behavior-based intervention can increase welcoming practices within faith communities. It involves forming committees, training members on mental health awareness, and altering congregational habits to support people with serious mental illnesses better.

What are the potential side effects?

There are no traditional medical side effects as this is a behavioral intervention study. However, participants may experience changes in community dynamics or face challenges adapting new inclusive practices.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ survey will be administered 2 times at the baseline and 11-12 months later at the end of the study

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~survey will be administered 2 times at the baseline and 11-12 months later at the end of the study

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and survey will be administered 2 times at the baseline and 11-12 months later at the end of the study for reporting.