Vulnerable street boys and girls in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The Ethiopia Mental Health Study aimed to pilot test a strategy for addressing mental health problems, such as stress, anxiety, depression, and emotional and behavioral issues, as well as measure if the provision of a tailor-made psychosocial support intervention can affect HIV-related outcomes among vulnerable migrant adolescents in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The specific objectives of this study were to pilot test a targeted psychosocial support counseling intervention and document any changes in: 1) psychological and mental health problems of the target population; and 2) responsiveness to HIV programming and services among the target population.