Depression
Conditions
Keywords
Latinx adolescents, psychotherapy, Focus groups
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is determine facilitators of and barriers to receiving evidence-based psychotherapy for depression for Latinx adolescents from multiple stakeholder perspectives.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Aged 13-17 * self-identify as Hispanic/Latinx * diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder or Persistent Depressive Disorder/Dysthymia * referred to psychotherapy or prescribed medication for depression. Healthcare providers: * Self-identify as regularly providing clinical care to Latinx adolescents with depression * be in a role in which they can refer to or provide depression treatment.
Exclusion criteria
* Teens will be excluded if they are experiencing intense psychological distress or imminent thoughts of suicide or have any condition in which, in the opinion of the investigator, precludes the study team from obtaining informed assent of the teen
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of preferences for depression treatment generated from focus groups | Baseline |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of barriers to depression treatment among Latinx Adolescents from focus groups | Baseline |
Countries
United States