Improving mental health services for refugees in communities
Leveraging Implementation Science and Design Methods to Sustain Community-Based Mental Health Services for Refugees
This study is all about finding better ways to help refugees get the mental health support they need by working with local communities to make sure the services fit their unique situations and challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10897042 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing access to mental health services for refugees by adapting evidence-based interventions to fit community settings. It aims to understand how to effectively implement these interventions in non-traditional service environments, ensuring that refugees can receive the mental health support they need. The project involves collaboration with community partners to identify and mobilize social and family resources that can help improve coping strategies and overall wellbeing among refugees. By addressing the unique challenges faced by this population, the research seeks to promote positive mental health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include refugees of all ages who are experiencing mental health challenges due to displacement and trauma.
Not a fit: Patients who are not refugees or those who do not face mental health issues related to displacement may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health support for refugees, leading to better coping mechanisms and overall wellbeing.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in adapting mental health interventions for refugee populations, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bunn, Mary — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Bunn, Mary
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.