A digital tool to help families prevent violence and support children's mental health.
Official title: A Digital Health Technology to Prevent Family Violence and Improve Child Mental Health
Funded at Northwest Prevention Science INC · NIH-11005887 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new online program called Family Check-Up Online that helps families improve their children's mental health and behavior, especially after the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it's designed to be used in schools.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwest Prevention Science INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,257,942 |
| NIH project number | 2R42MH132191-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11005887 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children aged 0-11 years and their families who are experiencing mental health or behavioral challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing mental health or behavioral issues may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a digital health intervention called the Family Check-Up Online, aimed at improving mental health outcomes for children and families. It addresses the increasing need for effective mental health treatments, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, by providing family-centered support that schools can implement. The intervention is based on over 25 years of evidence and aims to enhance child behavior and mental health by equipping families with the necessary tools and resources. The project seeks to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of this digital tool in school settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health and behavioral outcomes for children and their families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar family-centered interventions, indicating a promising approach to improving child mental health.
Where this research is happening
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Northwest Prevention Science INC
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reiter, Lisa Ann — Northwest Prevention Science INC
- Study coordinator: Reiter, Lisa Ann
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.