Improving Mental Health Support for Refugees
Leveraging Implementation Science and Design Methods to Sustain Community-Based Mental Health Services for Refugees
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO · NIH-11166370
This project aims to find better ways to provide and keep mental health services available for refugees in their communities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11166370 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many refugees around the world experience mental health challenges due to war and displacement. While we have some good ideas for helping, it's often hard to make sure these services are available and continue to work well in community settings. This project will work with refugee communities to figure out how to bring proven mental health support into places like community centers, making it easier for refugees to get the care they need. We also want to understand how family and social connections can boost coping and well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This work is most relevant for refugees and their families who are experiencing mental health challenges and seeking community-based support.
Not a fit: Patients who are not refugees or those seeking highly specialized, individual clinical care outside of community settings may not directly benefit from this specific implementation focus.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more accessible and lasting mental health services for refugees, helping them cope with past traumas and build healthier lives.
How similar studies have performed: While there is growing knowledge about mental health needs in refugee populations, this project focuses on novel approaches to adapt and sustain these services within community settings.
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.