Improving mental health support for Latinx adolescents in mixed-status families
Enlace Familiar: Combating Mental Health Stigma, Improving Mental Health Literacy, Supporting Mental Health Discussions at Home, and Access to care among Latinx Adolescents from Mixed Status Families
This study is working with Latinx teens from families with different immigration statuses to find better ways to help them deal with feelings of sadness and improve their access to mental health support, while also encouraging open conversations about mental health in their families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11199652 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on Latinx adolescents from mixed-status families who experience high rates of depressive symptoms and face barriers to mental health care. It aims to develop tailored interventions that address cultural stigma, improve mental health literacy, and facilitate discussions about mental health within families. The approach includes community-based participatory research and training in intervention development and evaluation. By engaging with the community, the research seeks to create effective strategies for improving access to mental health services.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Latinx adolescents aged 12-20 from mixed-status families, particularly those experiencing depressive symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Latinx or are not part of mixed-status families may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance mental health support and access for Latinx adolescents, leading to better mental health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community-based interventions aimed at improving mental health literacy and access among underserved populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cross, Fernanda Lima — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Cross, Fernanda Lima
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.