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A study for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander youth and families improving mental health care

Researchers are working to make mental health treatment feel more personal and culturally meaningful for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) families. This study invites NHPI teens who have been to therapy, and parents or guardians of NHPI children who have been to therapy, to share their thoughts and experiences. Your voice could help shape how care is delivered to NHPI youth in the future. There is no treatment involved — just honest conversation in a small group setting online.

What to expect

Complete a short background survey before the group sessions

Attend two 90-minute online focus group meetings held via Zoom

Share your thoughts and experiences in a small group conversation — no treatment or clinical visits required

You may leave the study at any time

You may be a fit if

You identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

You are an NHPI youth ages 12–15 who has previously received therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, conduct issues, or substance use — OR you are a parent or guardian of an NHPI child ages 5–15 who has received therapy

You are comfortable joining two online video meetings via Zoom

You are willing to share your personal experiences with mental health care in a small group setting

Where🏠 Remote / at-home
WhoNHPI youth ages 12–15 with prior therapy experience, and parents or guardians of NHPI children ages 5–15 who have received therapy
Time2 sessions over the course of the study (each 90 minutes, held via Zoom)
CompensationUp to $120 for youth participants; up to $240 for caregiver participants
Check if I qualify

A few quick questions. No obligation, and your answers stay private.