Effects of telehealth on access to mental health care for new mothers
Impacts of Telehealth Policies on Inequities in Perinatal Behavioral Health Care Access and Outcomes
This study is looking at how using telehealth can make it easier for pregnant and new moms, especially those from underserved communities, to get the mental health support they need, and it aims to find ways to improve their access to care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rand Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Santa Monica, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11024864 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how telehealth policies can improve access to behavioral health care for pregnant and postpartum individuals, particularly those from marginalized communities. It aims to understand the barriers these individuals face in receiving care and how telehealth can help overcome them. The study will analyze data on telehealth usage and its effectiveness in providing necessary mental health support during the perinatal period. By focusing on historically underserved populations, the research seeks to identify strategies to enhance care delivery and outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant or postpartum individuals, especially those from marginalized communities or facing barriers to accessing traditional in-person care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or postpartum, or those who do not experience behavioral health conditions during this period may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to mental health care for new mothers, potentially reducing maternal deaths related to behavioral health conditions.
How similar studies have performed: While telehealth has shown promise in other areas of healthcare, this specific application in perinatal behavioral health is relatively novel and under-explored.
Where this research is happening
Santa Monica, United States
- Rand Corporation — Santa Monica, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Faherty, Laura Johnson — Rand Corporation
- Study coordinator: Faherty, Laura Johnson
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.