Improving mental health support in urban schools for children
Sustainment of Mental Health Supports in Under-Resourced Urban Schools
This study is all about improving mental health support for kids aged 0-11 in schools that need extra help, using a program called Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to create a better school environment and help those who might be struggling.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11017780 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing mental health services for children aged 0-11 in under-resourced urban schools through a program called Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The approach involves implementing universal interventions to create a better school environment and targeted group interventions for children at risk of mental health disorders. The study aims to train school personnel to effectively deliver these interventions, ensuring they are sustainable and beneficial for the students. By providing ongoing support and supervision, the research seeks to establish a model that can be easily adopted by schools.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 who are attending under-resourced urban schools and may be at risk for mental health disorders.
Not a fit: Children who are not enrolled in urban schools or those outside the age range of 0-11 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health outcomes of children in urban schools by providing effective and sustainable interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success in implementing similar mental health interventions in school settings, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eiraldi, Ricardo B — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Eiraldi, Ricardo B
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.