Helping Black families access mental health care services
A Family Peer Navigator Model to Increase Access and Initial Engagement in Coordinated Specialty Care Programs Among Black Families
This study is all about creating a helpful support system for Black families to make it easier for them to get the mental health care they need, by involving family members who can guide and assist them through the process.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pullman, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10833560 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a Family Peer Navigator model to assist Black families in overcoming barriers to accessing coordinated specialty care programs for mental health services. The study will involve a mixed methods approach, including community engagement and pilot testing, to refine the model based on the unique challenges faced by these families. By leveraging the support of family members, the goal is to enhance initial engagement and improve the overall experience in mental health care for Black families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black families seeking mental health services, particularly those experiencing early psychosis.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or who are not seeking mental health services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to mental health services for Black families, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that peer navigator models can effectively improve access to health services, suggesting potential success for this approach in the mental health context.
Where this research is happening
Pullman, United States
- Washington State University — Pullman, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oluwoye, Oladunni — Washington State University
- Study coordinator: Oluwoye, Oladunni
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.