Developing a new mental health assessment tool for children and adolescents
Integration and Evaluation of the cMHQ, a Novel Transdiagnostic Mental Assessment in Clinical Pediatric Practice
This study is testing a new tool called the clinical Mental Health Quotient (cMHQ) to help doctors better understand the mental health of kids and teens, making it easier for them to spot both challenges and strengths in their patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sapien Health LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Arlington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11009854 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and implementing a new mental health assessment tool called the clinical Mental Health Quotient (cMHQ) specifically designed for pediatric patients. It aims to evaluate how well this tool can be integrated into both primary care and behavioral health settings, ensuring that it effectively captures a wide range of mental health symptoms and positive attributes in children and adolescents. The study will involve collaboration with local clinics and hospitals to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the tool in real-world settings, providing clinicians with a comprehensive view of their patients' mental health. By addressing the limitations of existing assessment tools, this research seeks to improve the accuracy of mental health evaluations for young patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children and adolescents under 21 years old who may be experiencing mental health challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who are over 21 years old or those who do not have any mental health concerns may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and comprehensive mental health assessments for children and adolescents, improving their treatment and support.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar transdiagnostic approaches in mental health assessment, indicating potential for this novel tool.
Where this research is happening
Arlington, United States
- Sapien Health LLC — Arlington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thiagarajan, Tara — Sapien Health LLC
- Study coordinator: Thiagarajan, Tara
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.