Improving mental health and substance use care for people with HIV
Ending the HIV Epidemic: Peer-supported collaborative care for mental health and substance use disorder care integration into HIV care settings
This study is looking to make it easier for people living with HIV to get help for mental health and substance use issues by using trained peer specialists who can support them in their care, with the hope of improving their overall health and treatment success.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10897278 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the integration of mental health and substance use disorder care within HIV treatment settings. By employing a collaborative care model that includes peer specialists as care managers, the project seeks to improve screening and treatment for mental health and substance use issues among individuals living with HIV. The approach involves training peer specialists to support patients in managing their care, thereby addressing barriers that hinder effective treatment. The ultimate goal is to increase rates of HIV viral suppression and patient engagement in care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who also experience mental health or substance use disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have HIV or do not experience mental health or substance use disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better health outcomes for individuals with HIV who also face mental health and substance use challenges.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that collaborative care models can effectively improve health outcomes for patients with similar conditions, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Falade-Nwulia, Oluwaseun — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Falade-Nwulia, Oluwaseun
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.