Improving access to mental health services in Latinx communities through trusted community workers.
A Promotora-centric Community Collaborative to Improve Connections to Mental Health Services
['FUNDING_R01'] · STANFORD UNIVERSITY · NIH-11084312
This study is looking at how community health workers, known as promotoras, can help Latinx individuals in East San José access mental health services more easily, reduce stigma around mental health, and build supportive social networks.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | STANFORD UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (STANFORD, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11084312 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing access to mental health services for Latinx individuals by leveraging the trusted roles of promotoras, who are community health workers. The project aims to reduce stigma around mental health and strengthen social networks through a community-wide education and empowerment campaign. By collaborating with local partners, the research will map available mental health services and assess the effectiveness of promotoras in increasing service utilization among Spanish-speaking populations in East San José, CA.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Latinx individuals living in East San José, CA, who may be experiencing mental health disorders.
Not a fit: Patients outside the Latinx community or those not residing in East San José may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health service access and utilization among Latinx individuals facing barriers to care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community health workers can effectively improve access to care and reduce stigma in underserved populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
STANFORD, UNITED STATES
- STANFORD UNIVERSITY — STANFORD, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: NEWBERRY, JENNIFER A — STANFORD UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: NEWBERRY, JENNIFER A
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.