Impact of parenting support on mental health in Congolese children
Official title: Congolese mother and child mental health in response to early child development interventions
Funded at Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences · NIH-10992636 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how parenting support programs can help improve the mental health of children in Congo, by comparing kids whose moms got extra help with those who received regular care, and it will follow them for three years to see how they grow and develop.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project start | December 1, 2023 |
| Project end | November 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $602,613 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH135045-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10992636 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years whose mothers have participated in parenting support interventions.
✕Less likely to help
Children whose mothers did not participate in any parenting support programs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how early childhood parenting support programs affect the mental health of children in the Congolese context. It focuses on understanding the long-term benefits of these programs by evaluating various social factors, such as family dynamics and maternal mental health, that may influence child outcomes. The study will follow 100 children whose mothers participated in a parenting intervention and compare them to 114 children whose mothers received standard care. Assessments will be conducted annually over three years to track changes in mental health and development.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health outcomes for children through enhanced parenting support programs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown positive outcomes from parenting support programs in improving child mental health, suggesting that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
East Lansing, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boivin, Michael Joseph — Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Boivin, Michael Joseph
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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.