Creating a mindfulness app designed for African American adults to help reduce stress and anxiety
Official title: Culturally tailoring a mindfulness meditation mobile app to reduce psychological distress in African American adults
Funded at San Diego State University · NIH-10985947 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a mindfulness meditation app designed just for African American adults to help them manage stress and improve their mental health, especially during tough times like dealing with racial discrimination and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | August 9, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $151,672 |
| NIH project number | 1K01AT012650-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10985947 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are African American adults aged 21 and older who experience psychological distress.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as African American or those under 21 years old may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a mindfulness meditation mobile app specifically tailored to the cultural experiences of African American adults. By collaborating with Healthy Minds Innovations, the project will utilize mixed methods to ensure the app addresses unique stressors, such as racial discrimination and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to improve mental health and well-being in this underserved population by providing accessible digital health interventions. Participants will engage with the app to help reduce psychological distress and enhance their overall mental health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide African American adults with a culturally relevant tool to effectively manage stress and anxiety.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that culturally tailored interventions can significantly improve mental health outcomes in diverse populations, suggesting a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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San Diego State University
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Green, Jennifer Logan — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Green, Jennifer Logan
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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.