Finding ways to help therapists reduce burnout while treating children with trauma.
Official title: Improving Sustainment through Implementation Supports to Reduce Burnout in Therapists Delivering Child Trauma EBPs
Funded at San Diego State University · NIH-11080939 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help therapists who work with kids that have gone through tough times, by giving them tools to avoid burnout so they can keep providing great care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $191,068 |
| NIH project number | 5K23MH123067-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11080939 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are receiving mental health services for trauma-related issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not receiving mental health services or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the delivery of evidence-based mental health programs for children who have experienced trauma by addressing the burnout that therapists often face. It aims to develop and test a set of strategies called SUPPORTS, which will help therapists maintain their well-being and continue providing effective care. By understanding and mitigating the factors that contribute to therapist burnout, the project seeks to enhance the long-term sustainability of trauma treatment programs in community settings. The research will involve collaboration with mental health providers to implement these strategies and assess their effectiveness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more consistent and effective mental health care for children who have experienced trauma.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing clinician burnout can improve the delivery of mental health services, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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San Diego State University
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lind, Teresa a. — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Lind, Teresa a.
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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.