A digital tool to help families prevent violence and support children's mental health.
A Digital Health Technology to Prevent Family Violence and Improve Child Mental Health
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 |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwest Prevention Science INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11005887 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children aged 0-11 years and their families who are experiencing mental health or behavioral challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing mental health or behavioral issues may not receive benefit from this research.
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 performed: Previous research has shown success with similar family-centered interventions, indicating a promising approach to improving child mental health.
Where this research is happening
Eugene, United States
- Northwest Prevention Science INC — Eugene, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reiter, Lisa Ann — Northwest Prevention Science INC
- Study coordinator: Reiter, Lisa Ann
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 below.