Improving mental health support after hurricanes
Optimizing Efforts to Restore Psychiatric and Social Function After a Major Hurricane
This study looks at how different things happening before, during, and after hurricanes impact the mental health of people and communities, so we can find better ways to help those affected by these disasters.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10593989 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how various factors before, during, and after hurricanes affect the mental health of individuals and communities. It aims to identify the interactions between personal experiences, such as job loss and displacement, and community-level responses, like housing assistance and government support. By understanding these dynamics, the research seeks to optimize interventions that can improve mental health outcomes for those affected by disasters. The study will utilize a framework that examines the timing and nature of these influences on mental health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals and families who have experienced mental health challenges following a hurricane.
Not a fit: Patients who have not been affected by hurricanes or do not experience mental health issues related to such disasters may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective mental health interventions for individuals and communities impacted by hurricanes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding community-level responses to disasters can significantly improve mental health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University Medical Campus — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gradus, Jaimie L. — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Gradus, Jaimie L.
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.