Improving mental health support for pregnant individuals
Developing and testing a multi-component intervention to improve Perinatal Mental Health
This study is creating a supportive program called 'Doula Link for Perinatal Mental Health' to help pregnant people, especially from underserved communities, by connecting them with doulas and mental health experts to reduce feelings of depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10874713 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance mental health support for pregnant individuals by developing a program called 'Doula Link for Perinatal Mental Health.' It involves collaboration with doulas, mental health specialists, and pregnant individuals from marginalized communities to create a tailored intervention. The program will provide behavioral support and resources to help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The research will also assess how well this intervention can be implemented and accessed by those in need.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant individuals or new parents experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, especially those from marginalized communities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have symptoms of perinatal depression or anxiety may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health outcomes for pregnant individuals, particularly in marginalized communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-based interventions can effectively improve mental health outcomes in similar populations, indicating promise for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Larson, Elysia — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Larson, Elysia
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.