Improving mental health support for the Hispanic community
Official title: Critical Research Issues in Latinx Mental Health/American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry
Funded at Feinstein Institute for Medical Research · NIH-11013944 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a mentoring program to help young Hispanic/Latinx professionals in mental health connect with experienced mentors, learn new skills, and share their work, all to support their growth in the field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Feinstein Institute for Medical Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Manhasset, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $30,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R13MH132238-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11013944 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are junior Hispanic/Latinx mental health investigators seeking mentorship and professional development.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the Hispanic/Latinx community may not directly benefit from this specific research initiative.
What this research studies
This research aims to address the underrepresentation of Hispanic/Latinx professionals in mental health fields by partnering with the American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry. It will establish a mentoring program for junior Hispanic/Latinx investigators, providing them with opportunities to present their work and receive guidance from experienced mentors. The program will include various educational activities such as keynote lectures, grant writing workshops, and networking sessions to foster professional growth and collaboration.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to an increase in Hispanic/Latinx mental health professionals, improving access to culturally competent care for Hispanic patients.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing diversity in medical fields, indicating a positive potential for this mentoring approach.
Where this research is happening
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Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
Manhasset, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gallego, Juan Andres — Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
- Study coordinator: Gallego, Juan Andres
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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.