Creating a mobile program to reduce mental health stigma for Black adults with depression and anxiety
Design and Feasibility of a Mobile Mental Health Stigma Reducing Intervention towards Optimization of Care for Black Adults with Depression and Anxiety
This study is creating a helpful mobile app to reduce mental health stigma and encourage Black adults dealing with depression and anxiety to seek support, all while making sure the app is designed with input from the community to truly meet their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10904986 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile intervention aimed at reducing mental health stigma among Black adults suffering from depression and anxiety. The project involves engaging the target community in the design process to ensure the intervention meets their needs effectively. By addressing stigma and promoting mental health service engagement, the research aims to improve overall mental health outcomes for this underserved population. The study will also incorporate training in community engagement and clinical trial methodologies to enhance the effectiveness of future interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black adults aged 21 and older who experience depression and anxiety.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or who do not experience mental health stigma may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health outcomes and increased access to care for Black adults facing stigma related to mental health issues.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that interventions aimed at reducing stigma can improve mental health outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bamgbose Pederson, Aderonke — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Bamgbose Pederson, Aderonke
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.