Improving emotion regulation skills in middle school students using a digital program.
Official title: Project 1: Implementation and evaluation of an optimized digital emotion regulation program for middle schoolers.
Funded at University of Oregon · NIH-11091021 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new online program to help middle school students, ages 11-14, learn how to manage their emotions better, with the hope that it will support their mental health and help them do better in school.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oregon NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | May 7, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $228,472 |
| NIH project number | 1P50MH139449-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11091021 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are middle school students aged 11-14 who may benefit from enhanced emotion regulation skills.
✕Less likely to help
Students who are not in the middle school age range or those who do not experience challenges with emotion regulation may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and evaluating a digital program designed to enhance emotion regulation skills among middle school students aged 11-14. By integrating this program into school settings, the project aims to provide teachers with the necessary training and resources to effectively implement the program. The goal is to help students manage their emotions better, which can lead to improved mental health and academic performance. The program is based on social emotional learning principles and seeks to address the mental health challenges that often arise during early adolescence.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved emotional well-being and academic outcomes for middle school students.
How similar studies have gone: Previous social emotional learning programs have shown success in improving emotional and behavioral outcomes in school settings, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oregon
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hadley, Wendy S — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Hadley, Wendy S
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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.