Improving mental health support for Hispanic cancer survivors through community involvement
Mental Health CPR: Transforming Cancer Survivors' Mental Health with Community Participatory Reach for Equity
This study is working to improve mental health support for Hispanic cancer patients and survivors by training community leaders to help connect them with resources and reduce stigma, making it easier for them to get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ponce School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ponce, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932107 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing mental health disparities faced by Hispanic cancer patients and survivors due to social and structural inequalities. It aims to implement community-based interventions that integrate both grassroots and institutional resources to enhance access to mental health care and reduce stigma. The project will train community leaders as health workers to support psycho-oncology mental health initiatives and will utilize a combination of individual and community interventions to improve mental health outcomes. By tackling the root causes of mental health issues, the research seeks to create a more equitable support system for these patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic cancer patients and survivors who are experiencing mental health challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of Hispanic descent or those who do not have a history of cancer may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health outcomes for Hispanic cancer survivors by providing better access to care and reducing stigma.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in community-based interventions for mental health, indicating that this approach has the potential to be effective.
Where this research is happening
Ponce, United States
- Ponce School of Medicine — Ponce, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Castro, Eida Maria — Ponce School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Castro, Eida Maria
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.