Authors: Andrea E Spencer, Jacqueline Krystel Loubeau, Jennifer Sikov, Nicole Zolli, Julia Lejeune, Tithi Baul, Imme Kobayashi, Kryztal Pena, Jocelin Vanegas, Miriam Hansen-Erraziqi, Jessica Kim, Farah Nawreen, Garseng Wong, Rohan Dayal, Bella Faber-Rico, Lisa R Fortuna, Christina Borba, Arvin Garg, Michael Silverstein
This study developed and tested a new program called START (SupporT for ADHD and Related Treatment), where community health workers support families of children recently diagnosed with ADHD. Eighteen families participated, and most reported high satisfaction, saying START made them more open to using medication, therapy, or school services. Families also showed increased knowledge about ADHD and used more treatment options after the program. START proved feasible and helpful, and has been refined for testing in a larger clinical trial.
Link: Equity-Centered Development of a Community Health Worker Intervention to Improve Engagement in Care for ADHD
Resource Topic: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), CHW Role, CHW training, Mental health
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2025
Region: North America (U.S. and Canada)
Country: United States of America
Publisher May Restrict Access: Yes