Suubi-Mhealth Trial: Mobile CBT Intervention for Depression and ART Adherence in HIV-Positive Youth — Addressing Global Health Disparities
247 Health News Editorial
·14 May 2026
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·clinical-trialsThe Suubi-Mhealth trial is testing a mobile CBT intervention for HIV-positive youth with depression in Uganda, targeting improved mental health outcomes and antiretroviral therapy adherence. This innovative approach addresses critical gaps in mental health care for vulnerable adolescent populations in resource-limited settings.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
References
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