Examining theoretical mediators in a culturally adapted, community health worker-led intervention for depression and anxiety.

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Structured, short-term community health worker-led interventions for depression and anxiety operate through similar therapeutic processes as those observed in studies using licensed professionals. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

Kari M. Eddington; Andrew J. Supple; Claire Poindexter; Sheri Lapatin Markle; Gabriela Livas; Margarita Alegría

doi:10.1037/ccp0000995

February 1, 2026Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

Examining theoretical mediators in a culturally adapted, community health worker-led intervention for depression and anxiety.

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Key Points

The study aims to explore the effectiveness of community health worker-led interventions for depression and anxiety.
Examined a structured, short-term intervention led by community health workers.
Assessed the therapeutic processes involved.
Compared outcomes with traditional therapy by licensed professionals.
Indicated that CHW-led interventions operate through similar therapeutic processes to licensed professionals.
Supported the effectiveness of culturally adapted approaches in managing depression and anxiety.

Implication

Intervention examines therapeutic processes for depression and anxiety, suggesting effectiveness of CHW-led methods.

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Eddington et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Examining theoretical mediators in a culturally adapted, community health worker-led intervention for depression and anxiety.

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Examining theoretical mediators in a culturally adapted, community health worker-led intervention for depression and anxiety.

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