Telehealth Mental Health Trial for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: First RCT of Crisis Prevention Model — Clinical Implications for Underserved Populations
247 Health News Editorial
·19 May 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsFirst randomised trial evaluating telehealth mental health crisis prevention for intellectual and developmental disabilities through the evidence-based START model. Results could transform access to specialised mental health care for this underserved population.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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