Improving mental health care with personalized digital therapies
Official title: Transforming mental health care via science-based, personalizable and scalable digital therapeutics
Funded at Square2 Systems, INC. · NIH-11005366 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on creating easy-to-use digital tools to help people with mental health challenges like anxiety, ADHD, and eating disorders, making sure these tools are suitable for everyone so more people can get the support they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Square2 Systems, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hanover, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $306,392 |
| NIH project number | 1R43MH138155-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11005366 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals aged 21 and older who are experiencing mental health challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, or eating disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with severe mental health conditions requiring immediate in-person intervention may not benefit from this digital therapeutic approach.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing digital therapeutics (DTx) that are personalized and scalable to address mental health issues such as anxiety, ADHD, and eating disorders. By utilizing clinical-grade software, the project aims to provide effective treatment options that can be accessed by a larger population, especially those who currently do not receive adequate mental health care. The approach involves overcoming existing challenges in the development and implementation of DTx to ensure they are culturally and linguistically appropriate for diverse populations. Patients may benefit from improved access to mental health resources and better health outcomes through these innovative digital solutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with more accessible and effective mental health treatment options.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results with digital therapeutics in improving mental health outcomes, indicating a strong potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Square2 Systems, INC.
Hanover, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grabinski, Michael John — Square2 Systems, INC.
- Study coordinator: Grabinski, Michael John
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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.