Improving mental health access for underserved adolescents
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of Oregon · NIH-11091018 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to support teenagers' mental health, especially those who might not have easy access to help, by working with schools and communities to share effective strategies and training.
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, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $815,583 |
| NIH project number | 1P50MH139449-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11091018 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents from underserved communities who may benefit from enhanced mental health services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not adolescents or those who already have access to comprehensive mental health services may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the delivery of mental health interventions for adolescents, particularly those from underserved communities. The Administrative Core will coordinate various projects aimed at integrating school-based mental health services, ensuring that effective prevention strategies are disseminated widely. By collaborating with schools and community partners, the initiative seeks to optimize mental health support for youth through evidence-based practices and training. The interdisciplinary team will also evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions to promote continuous improvement.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health outcomes for underserved adolescents by providing them with better access to effective interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in similar approaches that integrate school-based mental health interventions, indicating a promising potential for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oregon
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stormshak, Elizabeth a — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Stormshak, Elizabeth a
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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.