Within the scope of COACH, mental comorbidities shall be recognized at an early stage, their treatment shall be optimized and they shall be better understood. On basis of study outcomes, evidence-based recommendations for collaborative healthcare of concerned adolescents ought to be provided. This cluster-randomized, monocentric controlled trial focuses on the improvement of mental healthcare uptake of adolescents with chronic medical conditions who were identified by screening for depression and/or anxiety. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing (MI) delivered by trained physicians to increase 12- to 20-year-old adolescents’ utilization of psychological healthcare for symptoms of anxiety and depression.
