Creating a brief intervention to help domestic violence survivors manage their emotions in India.
Designing and evaluating a Single-session Transdiagnostic intervention for Emotion Regulation with follow-up mHealth support for domestic violence survivors in India.
This study is testing a quick program to help women in India who have experienced domestic violence learn to manage their emotions better, with support from friendly health workers and follow-up help through their smartphones.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard School of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10887227 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and evaluate a single-session intervention designed to help survivors of domestic violence in India improve their emotion regulation skills. The intervention will be delivered in primary health clinics by trained non-specialists, making it accessible to those in need. Following the session, participants will receive ongoing support through mobile health (mHealth) tools, leveraging the widespread use of smartphones in the region. The approach focuses on building resilience rather than processing traumatic memories, which is particularly relevant for women who may still be experiencing domestic violence.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women aged 21 and older who have experienced domestic violence and are seeking mental health support.
Not a fit: Patients who are not survivors of domestic violence or those who do not have access to primary health clinics in Goa may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide effective mental health support to domestic violence survivors, helping them manage their emotions and improve their overall well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar low-intensity psychosocial interventions in low- and middle-income countries, indicating promise for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Harvard School of Public Health — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patel, Anushka Rajesh — Harvard School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Patel, Anushka Rajesh
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.