Helping students of color manage stress and improve health
Project STRIVE (STudents RIsing above) - Offsetting the health and mental health costs of resilience
This study is looking at how students from BIPOC communities can succeed in school despite tough challenges, and it will explore how mindfulness training can help them manage stress and improve their health and well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R37 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11081014 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on students from marginalized communities, particularly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), who strive for academic success despite facing adversity. It aims to understand how their resilience can lead to physical and mental health challenges, often overlooked in traditional assessments. By utilizing mindfulness training, the project seeks to explore how emotional regulation strategies can impact health outcomes and reduce stress-related issues. Participants will engage in tailored interventions designed to enhance their self-regulation skills and improve overall well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are BIPOC students who are academically resilient and facing chronic stress due to their circumstances.
Not a fit: Students who do not identify as BIPOC or those who are not currently experiencing academic or emotional challenges may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help improve the mental and physical health of resilient students of color, leading to better academic and life outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mindfulness interventions can effectively improve emotional regulation and reduce stress, suggesting a promising approach for this population.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lau, Anna Shan-Lai — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Lau, Anna Shan-Lai
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.