Helping people cope with stress and trauma
Treatment of Stress-Related Psychopathology: Targeting Maladaptive and Adaptive Event Processing
This project looks for better ways to help people overcome the lasting effects of stressful or traumatic experiences, especially for conditions like PTSD and depression.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Case Western Reserve University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11180429 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people find relief from current therapies for PTSD and depression, but some still struggle with symptoms or drop out of treatment. This project aims to create more effective and precise therapies by focusing on common ways people process stressful events. We want to understand both unhelpful patterns and helpful coping skills. By addressing these core processes, we hope to develop new approaches that lead to more lasting recovery and prevent symptoms from returning.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Individuals experiencing symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression, especially those who have experienced stressful or traumatic life events, would be ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients whose mental health challenges are unrelated to stress or trauma processing may not directly benefit from this specific approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new, more effective, and longer-lasting therapies for individuals struggling with PTSD and depression, reducing symptoms and preventing relapse.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon decades of experimental and clinical studies that have identified key processes involved in how people cope with stressful events.
Where this research is happening
Cleveland, United States
- Case Western Reserve University — Cleveland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Feeny, Norah C — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Feeny, Norah C
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.