Helping mothers improve mental health resources during pregnancy
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This study is all about helping moms with limited resources feel better during pregnancy and early motherhood by finding ways to boost their mental health and support systems, so they can better handle feelings of sadness or anxiety.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10880427 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on promoting mental health well-being among low-resourced mothers during critical periods of pregnancy and early motherhood. It aims to identify and enhance personal and social resources that can help these individuals cope with perinatal mood disorders. The approach includes developing and adapting behavioral health interventions tailored to the unique challenges faced by this population. By utilizing advanced analytical models, the research seeks to understand how protective factors can mitigate health disparities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-resourced mothers experiencing perinatal mood disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not identify as low-resourced may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health outcomes for low-resourced mothers and their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing behavioral health interventions to improve mental health outcomes in similar populations.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Farewell, Charlotte Victoria — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Farewell, Charlotte Victoria
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.