Bringing proven mental health ideas to corrections staff in daily practice
Official title: Translating research to practice in corrections staff mental health through dissemination of evidence: from pilots to practical programs
Funded at Saint Louis University · NIH-11395052 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aimed at helping corrections staff reduce stress and trauma by spreading proven mental health programs into real-world settings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Saint Louis University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $29,550 |
| NIH project number | 5U13OH012639-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11395052 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Corrections staff and other workers in high-stress correctional environments.
✕Less likely to help
If a facility lacks capacity to adopt new resources, staff may not experience direct benefits.
What this research studies
This project uses a research-to-practice approach to translate evidence into practical mental health resources for corrections workers. It will run three national conferences to share, listen to workers’ experiences, and refine strategies that support well-being. The effort builds on years of prior work and partnerships to identify what resources are most useful and how to implement them in real workplaces. Engagement with correctional staff and stakeholders will inform how evidence-based interventions can be readily used on the job.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, corrections facilities could adopt effective strategies that reduce stress and trauma among staff, improving health and job performance.
How similar studies have gone: Past conferences and collaborations have advanced awareness and uptake of evidence-based supports in corrections settings, with ongoing refinement improving usefulness.
Where this research is happening
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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jaegers, Lisa — Saint Louis University
- Study coordinator: Jaegers, Lisa
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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.