Mobile Video Intervention Trial Targets Mental Health Stigma in Black Adults — Addressing Critical Care Barriers
247 Health News Editorial
·22 Apr 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsMassachusetts General Hospital launches feasibility study of mobile video intervention targeting mental health stigma among Black adults with depression and anxiety. The 90-participant trial addresses critical care barriers through culturally tailored smartphone-delivered content.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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