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Media and Mental Health: Evaluating ThinkHumanTV Emotional Education in Group Viewing Sessions for Mental Health Patients
Led by University of Arizona · Updated on 2026-02-12
70
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
13 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are exploring whether participating in group sessions that include watching Netflix or Disney series or movies combined with an emotional education program called ThinkHumanTV can improve the wellbeing and mental resilience of adults receiving long-term treatment at community mental health centers. The study compares groups watching with ThinkHumanTV education to groups watching without this educational component to see which approach better supports emotional awareness and coping skills. Participants will attend 6 weekly group sessions where they watch selected TV content for 90 minutes alongside 4 to 8 other members, guided by a discussion leader. One group will receive the ThinkHumanTV emotional education program integrated into the viewing experience, while the comparison group will watch the same content without this added education. The study employs a randomized design to fairly compare these two approaches. During the 3-month intervention period, researchers will measure changes in participants' emotional awareness, anxiety levels, depression symptoms, and overall quality of life. Assessments will be made at baseline and after the intervention to evaluate improvements. Participants' mental health will be monitored throughout, and the study includes follow-up to understand the lasting impact of the program on their wellbeing.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Media and Mental Health
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- Receiving treatment at the Whole Health Center for at least 6 months
- Able to speak English
You will not qualify if you...
- Currently experiencing manic episodes
- Currently suicidal
- Not been free from drug or alcohol dependence for at least 30 days
- Considered at significant risk of harm to self or others by Whole Health Center physician
- Deemed inappropriate for participation by Whole Health Center physician based on staff input
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants attend 6 weekly group sessions watching TV series or movies, with some groups receiving added emotional education from ThinkHuman TV.
Weekly visits for 6 weeks (in-person group sessions)
Duration - 3 months
Participants are monitored for changes in emotional awareness, anxiety, depression symptoms, and quality of life after the intervention period.
1 to 2 visits during the 3-month follow-up period
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85724
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Research Team
B
Brent Gary
K
Karen Weihs, MD, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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