Helping Black youth cope with stress and trauma from maltreatment and racism
Pilot study of buffering racial stress and trauma for youth exposed to maltreatment
This study is looking for ways to help Black young people who have faced abuse and racial discrimination by creating mental health services that fit their needs and support their families in building coping skills.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10917098 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing interventions to support Black youth who have experienced maltreatment and the additional stress of racial discrimination. By utilizing a lifespan framework and a developmental psychopathology perspective, the project aims to create effective mental health services that are culturally appropriate and accessible for these youth and their families. The study will incorporate various methods to understand the impact of childhood abuse and neglect, while also addressing the unique challenges posed by systemic racism. The goal is to enhance coping skills and racial socialization among affected families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black youth aged 0-21 who have experienced maltreatment and are facing challenges related to racial stress.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or who have not experienced maltreatment or racial discrimination may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide tailored mental health interventions that significantly improve the well-being of Black youth exposed to maltreatment and racial stress.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in addressing the mental health needs of marginalized youth, but this specific approach focusing on racial stress in the context of maltreatment is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- University of Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Toth, Sheree Lynn — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Toth, Sheree Lynn
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.