Weyera Mental Health Pilot Intervention

Description

The goal of this study is to develop and pilot test a Wellness: Ethiopian/Eritrean Youth Exploring Resilience and Awareness (Weyera), mental health-focused, culturally targeted, group-level intervention. This intervention aims to provide psychoeducation, develop coping skills, and create a space for open discussion.

The study will use a waitlist control design, recruiting participants randomly assigned to either the intervention or control (delayed intervention) group.

Participants will attend 8 weekly sessions (~2 hours each) that include psychoeducation, interactive activities, and coping skills practice. Sessions will be facilitated by trained community health workers. Participants will also complete baseline and follow-up surveys at 2-, 4-, and 6-month post-enrollment, as well as post-session evaluation surveys after each session.