Improving heart health for people with serious mental illness
Official title: Achieving Cardiovascular Health Equity in Community Mental Health: Optimizing Implementation Strategies
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10914292 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve heart health for people with serious mental illness by finding better ways to connect mental health and regular doctor visits, so they can get the care they need to manage their heart disease risks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,199,083 |
| NIH project number | 5UH3HL154280-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10914292 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness who are at risk for cardiovascular diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without serious mental illness or those who do not have cardiovascular risk factors may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the significant cardiovascular health disparities faced by individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). It aims to optimize implementation strategies for effective interventions that can help manage cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in this population. By utilizing behavioral health homes, the project seeks to enhance coordination between mental health and primary care services, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive care tailored to their unique needs. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of established interventions to improve heart health outcomes among those with SMI.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cardiovascular health and reduced mortality rates for individuals with serious mental illness.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar interventions aimed at reducing cardiovascular risk in populations with serious mental illness.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Daumit, Gail L. — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Daumit, Gail L.
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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.