Improving HIV and mental health care in Asia
Official title: Capacity development for HIV and mental health research in Asia (CHIMERA)
Funded at Foundation for AIDS Research · NIH-11173964 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people living with HIV in Asia get better mental health care by training local researchers to find and share ways to improve these services together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Foundation for AIDS Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | May 7, 2019 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $299,248 |
| NIH project number | 2D43TW011302-06A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11173964 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries in Asia who may also be experiencing mental health challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living with HIV in high-income countries or those without mental health issues may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the integration of HIV and mental health services in low- and middle-income countries in Asia. It aims to train local investigators in implementation science methods to study and improve the delivery of these services. The program includes collaboration with multiple institutions across the region to develop and disseminate effective interventions. By building research capacity, the project seeks to address the urgent need for better mental health care for people living with HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health care and better treatment adherence for individuals living with HIV in Asia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in integrating mental health services with HIV care in various settings, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Foundation for AIDS Research
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sohn, Annette H — Foundation for AIDS Research
- Study coordinator: Sohn, Annette H
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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.