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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.

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Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionNorthwest Prevention Science INC
NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Eugene, United States)
Project startMarch 1, 2023
Project endAugust 31, 2027
Funding year2024
Award (this year)$1,257,942
NIH project number2R42MH132191-02
Project IDNIH-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

  • Northwest Prevention Science INC
    Eugene, United States
    Active

Researchers

  • Principal investigator: Reiter, Lisa Ann — Northwest Prevention Science INC
  • Study coordinator: Reiter, Lisa Ann

Related research

Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.
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