Weyera Mental Health Pilot Intervention (NCT06960187)
Piloting Resilience Focused Mental Health Intervention (Weyera) With Ethiopian and Eritrean Youth
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study aims to pilot a group-level intervention focused on mental health and resilience among Ethiopian and Eritrean youth. The study follows previous work that showed high rates of mental health outcomes (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)) among Ethiopian and Eritrean youth in Atlanta. The goal is to determine the acceptability, feasibility, and safety of this culturally relevant group-level intervention before a larger trial to improve resilience processes that support mental wellness in a community-based setting.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Rollins School of Public Health — Atlanta, Georgia
Age range: 18 Years to 29 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Weyera Intervention (BEHAVIORAL)
- Delayed intervention (waitlist control) (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- Rollins School of Public Health — Atlanta, Georgia
- Ethiopian Community Association In Atlanta — Clarkston, Georgia
- Eritrean-American Community Association of Georgia — Stone Mountain, Georgia
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (404) 616-2440
Email: shussen@emory.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.