Can an Evidence-Based Mental Health Intervention be Used in Home Visiting Programs
Official title: Can an Evidence-Based Mental Health Intervention be Implemented into Preexisting Home Visiting Programs using Implementation Facilitation?
Funded at Hackensack University Medical Center · NIH-11486152 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A proven mental health program for perinatal women is being adapted to fit into existing home visiting services to help mothers and families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hackensack University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hackensack, United States) |
| Project start | June 5, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $817,652 |
| NIH project number | 7R01MH134474-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11486152 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in home visiting programs, especially in rural areas with limited access to mental health services.
✕Less likely to help
If a family does not engage with home visiting services or if the intervention cannot be delivered with fidelity in a given setting, benefits may be limited.
What this research studies
This project aims to fit an evidence-based cognitive behavioral intervention for perinatal depression into home visiting programs that support pregnant and new mothers, with a focus on rural areas. The team will tailor how the program is delivered to the unique needs of home visitors and families, while maintaining fidelity to the core components that reduce depressive symptoms. By engaging stakeholders and using implementation strategies, the project seeks to make it easier for home visiting programs to adopt and sustain this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could reduce depressive symptoms in perinatal women and improve family outcomes through better mother-infant bonding and overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Mothers and Babies has shown benefits in reducing depression, but adoption and fidelity in home visiting contexts require tailored implementation.
Where this research is happening
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Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Faro, Elissa Z — Hackensack University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Faro, Elissa Z
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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.