A program to enhance leadership and well-being in youth of color through civic engagement and mindfulness.
Can A Youth Civic Leadership, Engagement and Mindfulness Program Reduce Structural Racism, and Support Functioning and Well-being for Youth of Color?
This study is looking at a program called LEAP-M that helps young people of color in Boston and Chicago build leadership skills and improve their mental health through mindfulness and community involvement.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University (Charles River Campus) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11159179 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a program called Leadership, Engagement, and youth Activism Program with Mindfulness (LEAP-M) aimed at improving the mental, emotional, and behavioral health of youth of color. The program combines civic engagement and leadership training with mindfulness practices to foster personal growth and community involvement. It will be implemented in schools in Boston and Chicago, targeting youth in diverse educational settings. The study will assess the program's effectiveness in enhancing youth leadership skills and overall well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are youth of color, particularly those attending schools where they are a numerical minority or primarily youth of color.
Not a fit: Youth who do not identify as people of color or those not engaged in school settings may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower youth of color by improving their mental health and civic engagement skills.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that programs integrating mindfulness and civic engagement can positively impact youth, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University (Charles River Campus) — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Green, Jennifer Greif — Boston University (Charles River Campus)
- Study coordinator: Green, Jennifer Greif
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.