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African Youth in Mind (Y-MIND) - Pilot Feasibility Trial of a Brief Psychological Intervention for Young People With Depression in Zimbabwe
Sponsor: King's College London
Summary
The overarching aim of this single-arm pilot study is to assess the feasibility of implementing a psychological intervention (Y-MIND), delivered by lay counsellors, for the treatment of depression among young people aged 15-24 in in Harare Province, Zimbabwe. The study aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability and fidelity of delivering the six-session Y-MIND intervention, and collect preliminary clinical outcomes for depression at 5-month follow up.
Official title: African Youth in Mind (Y-MIND) - Pilot Feasibility Trial of a Brief Psychological Intervention for Young People Aged 15-24 With Depression in Zimbabwe
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
15 Years - 24 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2024-11-28
Completion Date
2026-09-01
Last Updated
2026-03-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Y-MIND Intervention
All participants in the intervention arm will receive the the Y-Mind intervention. Y-Mind intervention will be delivered by trained and supervised lay counsellors in primary health care clinics. The six sessions will include a) psychoeducation on depression, b) behavioural activation (helping the participant see the connection between their behaviour, daily activities, and low mood and activity scheduling) and c) problem-solving therapy (the counsellor helps the participant identify and define a specific problem to work on, evaluate the potential solutions to the problem, and carry out the selected solution(s)).
Locations (1)
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe