How neighborhoods affect mental health and opioid overdose risk
Neighborhoods, Mental Health, and the Prevention of Opioid Overdose: A Mixed Methods Approach
This study looks at how different features of neighborhoods can affect mental health and the chances of opioid overdoses in adults, aiming to find ways to make communities safer and healthier for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10871908 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different neighborhood characteristics influence mental health and the risk of opioid overdose among adults. By combining quantitative data on opioid overdoses from cities like New York, Chicago, and Seattle with qualitative interviews from individuals who use drugs, the study aims to uncover the relationship between neighborhood environments and mental health disorders such as anxiety. The research will explore which specific neighborhood features can be modified to potentially reduce overdose risks and improve mental health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults living in urban areas who have experienced mental health disorders and are at risk of opioid use or overdose.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in urban neighborhoods or who do not have a history of mental health disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to community-level interventions that reduce opioid overdose rates and improve mental health support in at-risk neighborhoods.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that neighborhood factors can significantly impact health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nesoff, Elizabeth — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Nesoff, Elizabeth
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.