Automated system for mental health referrals for college-age youth
Automated Mental Health Referral System
This study is working on a friendly online system to help college students find the right mental health support more easily, tackling issues like stigma and long wait times so they can get the help they need when they need it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Miresource, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Foster city, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10766819 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create an automated online referral system to help college-age youth access mental health treatment more effectively. It addresses barriers such as stigma, privacy concerns, and long wait times that often prevent young individuals from seeking help. By utilizing online mental health assessments and a curated network of mental health providers, the system will tailor referrals based on individual needs. The project is a collaboration between the Child Mind Institute, which specializes in mental health assessment, and MiResource, which provides referral infrastructure.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are college-age youth experiencing mental health disorders who are seeking treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in the college-age demographic or do not have mental health disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to tailored mental health treatment for college-age youth.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using automated systems for healthcare referrals, indicating potential for this approach in mental health.
Where this research is happening
Foster city, UNITED STATES
- Miresource, INC. — Foster city, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Klein, Arno — Miresource, INC.
- Study coordinator: Klein, Arno
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.