Improving mental and physical health in adolescents
Mentored Research in Adolescent Mental, Behavioral, and Cardiometabolic Health
This study is all about helping teenagers improve their mental health and heart health by creating personalized programs that tackle stress and its effects, aiming to make a positive difference during these important years of their lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Colorado State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fort Collins, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11014433 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing mental and cardiometabolic health in adolescents by developing targeted interventions that address stress-related risk factors. It aims to intervene during critical developmental periods, particularly adolescence, to alter the trajectory of mental health and reduce the risk of conditions like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The approach is based on patient-oriented research that emphasizes personalized strategies rather than generic lifestyle changes. The research involves behavioral trials conducted in diverse settings to understand and mitigate the psychological and social factors contributing to health risks.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-20 who are experiencing mental health challenges or are at risk for cardiometabolic conditions.
Not a fit: Patients outside the adolescent age range or those without mental health or cardiometabolic concerns may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective prevention strategies for mental health issues and cardiometabolic diseases in adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using targeted interventions for mental health and cardiometabolic health, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Fort Collins, United States
- Colorado State University — Fort Collins, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shomaker, Lauren Berger — Colorado State University
- Study coordinator: Shomaker, Lauren Berger
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.