Improving access to digital therapy for Spanish-speaking patients with anxiety and depression
SUPERA: Supporting Peer Interactions to Expand Access to Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Spanish-speaking Safety-Net Patients in Primary Care
This study is working to make digital therapy easier for Spanish-speaking people who have trouble getting mental health care, by creating a support system that helps them use these tools and improve their mental well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10876356 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing access to digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for Spanish-speaking patients who face barriers in receiving mental health care. It aims to implement a peer support system that encourages engagement with digital CBT tools, addressing the unique challenges faced by Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Latinx individuals in primary care settings. By leveraging technology and community support, the project seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions in improving mental health outcomes for this underserved population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Spanish-speaking individuals with limited English proficiency who are experiencing anxiety or depression and are receiving care in safety-net primary care settings.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Spanish-speaking or who do not have anxiety or depression may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health care access and outcomes for Spanish-speaking patients suffering from anxiety and depression.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using digital interventions for mental health treatment, particularly in improving access for underserved populations, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
Irvine, United States
- University of California-Irvine — Irvine, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schueller, Stephen — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Schueller, Stephen
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.