Improving diversity and inclusion in mental health research conferences
Official title: Enhancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mental Health Research: American Psychopathological Association Annual Meetings
Funded at New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC · NIH-10898516 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new and underrepresented scientists join important mental health conferences so they can share ideas and work together on issues like mental health differences and addiction, ultimately aiming to improve care for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | March 20, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $30,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13MH136663-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10898516 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals from diverse backgrounds who are affected by mental health issues and disparities in access to care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by mental health issues or who do not belong to underrepresented groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance diversity and inclusion in the mental health research field by supporting early-career and underrepresented scientists to attend annual conferences of the American Psychopathological Association. The conferences will focus on critical issues such as mental health disparities, addiction, and the social factors that contribute to inequities in mental health outcomes. By fostering discussions on these topics, the research seeks to generate new goals and strategies for addressing mental health challenges in diverse populations. The approach emphasizes mentorship and collaboration among scientists to promote a more inclusive mental health workforce.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health outcomes for underrepresented populations by fostering a more diverse and inclusive research community.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in medical and psychological research have shown positive outcomes, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lewis-Fernandez, Roberto — New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC
- Study coordinator: Lewis-Fernandez, Roberto
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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.