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Cross-disciplinary HIV Integrated Mental Health Support Intervention
Sponsor: Emory University
Summary
The proposed project seeks to develop and test an intervention to improve engagement in HIV and mental health care for young Black gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (YB-GBMSM) in Ryan White clinics.
Official title: Cross-disciplinary HIV Integrated Mental Health Support (CHIMES) Intervention
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - 29 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
850
Start Date
2020-11-01
Completion Date
2026-11
Last Updated
2025-11-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
CHIMES Intervention
There are six components to the intervention: 1. Posters and other print materials to prompt providers and patients to discuss MH care engagement. 2. Brief verbal scripts to help HIV providers facilitate patient MH engagement and discuss barriers to MH utilization. 3. Expanded MH screening procedures, including at initial intake. 4. Case management, emphasizing MH care engagement. 5. Interactive trainings for all HIV providers on MH needs, screening/treatment, and barriers to MH service utilization specific to YB-GBMSM. 6. Regular case review meetings.
Standard of Care
The standard of care practices of referring patients to mental health services of the clinic during Months 1 - 12 of the study.
Locations (2)
Grady Infectious Diseases Clinic (Ponce Clinic)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Emory Midtown Hospital Infectious Disease Outpatient Clinic
Atlanta, Georgia, United States