RCT for Latina Mental Health Using Web-Based Apps

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES · Mar 7, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring how storytelling can help Latinas who are experiencing anxiety and depression to start their mental health treatment. The study compares two different web-based apps: one app uses an engaging story with characters that guide users to helpful resources and treatment options, while the other app provides general information and links to videos about mental health. The goal is to see if the story-based app is more effective in encouraging women to seek help for their mental health issues.

To be eligible for this study, participants must be Latina women aged 18 and older, living in Los Angeles or Orange County, and able to speak and understand English or Spanish. They need to have a moderate level of anxiety or depression and must not be currently receiving mental health therapy or medication. Participants will use the app to access resources and guidance tailored to their needs. This trial is not yet recruiting participants, but if you're interested, it's a great opportunity to potentially improve mental health care for Latinas in the community.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Latina (women who are from or have family ties to Latin America)
• • Currently resides in LA or Orange County
• • Age 18 and older
• • Able to speak, read, and write in English or Spanish
• • Score 10 or higher on GAD-7 and/or PHQ-8
• • Access to the internet via smartphone, tablet, or computer
• • Not currently receiving mental health therapy or pharmacotherapy
• • Has not accessed mental health services during the previous 6 months
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Not Latina or Hispanic
• • Under age 18