Improving mental health for Latinx youth through parenting programs
Official title: Scaling a Parenting EBI for Latinx Youth Mental Health in Primary Care
Funded at University of Miami Coral Gables · NIH-10889194 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a program called Familias Unidas can help Latinx families improve communication and support their kids' mental health, especially to prevent anxiety and depression, by offering it online so more families can join in.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami Coral Gables NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project start | August 16, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $688,712 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH124718-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10889194 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include Latinx youth aged 0-21 who may be experiencing mental health challenges or come from families with communication difficulties.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Latinx or those who are not within the age range of 0-21 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing mental health outcomes for Latinx youth by implementing a parenting intervention called Familias Unidas in primary care settings. The program aims to prevent mental health disorders in adolescents by improving family communication and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. By adapting this intervention for online delivery, the research seeks to reach more families effectively. The study will assess the impact of these interventions on youth mental health and overall well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health outcomes for Latinx youth and their families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar parenting interventions, indicating a promising approach to improving youth mental health.
Where this research is happening
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University of Miami Coral Gables
Coral Gables, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Prado, Guillermo — University of Miami Coral Gables
- Study coordinator: Prado, Guillermo
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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.