Intergenerational Mentoring Program for Youth and Older Adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study brings together older adults and young people (ages 12–21) whose parents have mental health challenges. The goal is to create supportive friendships between generations and reduce loneliness and isolation for both groups.
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Who can take part
- You are either 60+ years old OR a young person aged 12–21 with at least one parent experiencing mental illness
- You live in Hamburg, Germany
- You speak German well enough to participate in conversations and activities
- You are willing and able to give informed consent to join the study
- You do not have severe active mental health symptoms requiring hospital care right now
- You do not have memory loss or dementia that would prevent you from reliably participating
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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