HARMONY-US: Supporting Hispanic teens’ mental health and resilience (Phase 2)
Official title: Virtually Supporting Schools: Hispanic Adolescent Resilience and Mental health Opportunities in the Nation's Youth-US (HARMONY-US) Phase 2
Funded at Inhealth USA, INC. · NIH-11410574 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A phase II project aiming to help Hispanic adolescents manage depression and anxiety and stay on track with school and health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Inhealth USA, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Elizabeth City, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2020 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,160,093 |
| NIH project number | 2R42MD015978-02A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11410574 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are Hispanic adolescents in the 11- to 18-year-old range experiencing anxiety or depressive symptoms and connected with schools.
✕Less likely to help
Some youths may not experience noticeable improvements due to individual differences or engagement challenges.
What this research studies
This grant funds a program that uses virtual school support to improve mental health and resilience among Hispanic youth. It will build and test digital tools and school-based activities to reduce anxiety and depression while promoting positive outcomes like self-esteem and grades. Researchers will work with communities and schools to tailor the approach and measure emotional well-being, school performance, and related health factors over time. The goal is to create scalable, teen-friendly supports that fit into already-busy school and family lives.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce mental-health disparities and improve overall well-being and academic success for Hispanic adolescents.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work has shown virtual and school-based supports can improve teen mental health, but rigorous Phase II validation in this population is ongoing.
Where this research is happening
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Inhealth USA, INC.
Elizabeth City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schwartz, Seth J. — Inhealth USA, INC.
- Study coordinator: Schwartz, Seth J.
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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.