Improving mental health care delivery through a collaborative research network
Mental Health Research Network III
This study is working to improve mental health care by bringing together doctors and researchers to better understand what patients need, using real-life data from 14 centers across 16 states that help over 25 million people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10663079 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance mental health care by creating a practice-based research network that integrates real-world clinical practices with research efforts. It focuses on aligning research goals with the needs of patients and health systems, utilizing large-scale data for rapid analysis, and fostering a culture of collaboration and transparency. The network will involve 14 research centers across 16 states, serving over 25 million patients, and will include various stakeholders in its governance to ensure that the research is relevant and impactful.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals receiving mental health care within the participating health systems.
Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving mental health services or are outside the geographic areas served by the research network may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in mental health care delivery and outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that practice-based networks can effectively improve health care delivery and patient outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Simon, Gregory E. — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Simon, Gregory E.
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.