Improving mental health services by reducing stigma among healthcare providers
Reducing stigma among healthcare providers to improve mental health services (RESHAPE)
['FUNDING_R01'] · GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · NIH-10676129
This study is all about helping doctors and nurses better understand and support people with mental health issues by training them to recognize their own biases, using real stories from those who have experienced mental illness, so that everyone can get the care they need, especially in places with fewer resources.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10676129 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance mental health services by addressing the stigma that healthcare providers may have towards individuals with mental illness. It utilizes a training program called RESHAPE, which involves mental health service users sharing their recovery stories and engaging in myth-busting sessions to promote understanding and advocacy. By training primary care workers to recognize and address their biases, the project seeks to improve the detection and treatment of mental health disorders in low- and middle-income countries. The approach is based on the World Health Organization's mhGAP program, which aims to integrate mental health care into primary health settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with mental health disorders, particularly those in low- and middle-income countries who may benefit from improved healthcare services.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have mental health disorders or those in high-income countries may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved detection and treatment of mental health disorders, ultimately enhancing the quality of care for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary studies have shown promise in reducing stigma among healthcare providers, suggesting that this approach could be effective in improving mental health service delivery.
Where this research is happening
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES
- GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY — WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KOHRT, BRANDON ALAN — GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: KOHRT, BRANDON ALAN
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.
Conditions: ethanol use disorder, alcohol use disorder, Mental disorders, Mental health disorders, Psychiatric Disease