Improving support for individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis
Official title: Project 2
Funded at University of Maryland Baltimore · NIH-11074216 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about creating better support for people going through their first episode of psychosis by setting up a helpful service that keeps them connected to treatment and resources, making sure their needs and those of their families are met along the way.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $355,396 |
| NIH project number | 1P01MH139228-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074216 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis and may be at risk of disengaging from treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing psychosis or who have already disengaged from treatment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the support systems for individuals who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis, particularly through a method called Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC). It aims to develop a centralized Engagement Navigator Service that helps prevent disengagement from treatment by providing ongoing support and resources. The project will utilize participatory research methods to ensure that the services developed are effective and tailored to the needs of patients and their families. By addressing barriers to engagement, the research seeks to improve the overall recovery experience for these individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatment retention and improved recovery outcomes for individuals with first episode psychosis.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using a hub-based Engagement Navigator Service is novel, similar strategies in other contexts have shown promise in improving patient engagement and outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Maryland Baltimore
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bennett, Melanie E. — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Bennett, Melanie E.
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.