Improving peer support for people with serious mental illness in Brazil
Adaptation and Implementation of Peer Support to Optimize Engagement and Outcomes for People with Serious Mental Illness in Campinas, Brazil
This study is working to make mental health support better for people with serious mental illness in Campinas, Brazil, by getting the community involved and creating a system that helps more people get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10845639 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing peer support systems to improve engagement and outcomes for individuals with serious mental illness in Campinas, Brazil. It aims to address the significant treatment gap where many individuals do not receive adequate mental health care. By involving community stakeholders and adapting existing support frameworks, the project seeks to create a more effective and accessible mental health care system. The methodology includes participatory research to ensure that the solutions developed are relevant and beneficial to the local population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with serious mental illness in Campinas, Brazil, particularly those who have faced barriers to accessing mental health services.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in Campinas or those without serious mental illness may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to mental health care and better overall outcomes for individuals with serious mental illness.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in implementing peer support models in mental health care, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: O'connell, Maria J — Yale University
- Study coordinator: O'connell, Maria J
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.