Integrated peer-delivered mental health and HIV support for Mozambican youth with HIV
Official title: Evaluation of peer-delivered, integrated mental health and HIV support groups for stepped management of common mental disorders among Mozambican Youth Living with HIV
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-11401816 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new program tests a stepped-care model where peers help deliver mental health and HIV care to Mozambican youth living with HIV.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 28, 2025 |
| Project end | June 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $671,557 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH140400-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11401816 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Youth living with HIV in Mozambique who experience common mental disorders such as depression or anxiety.
✕Less likely to help
Youth with HIV who do not have mental health concerns or whose care settings cannot accommodate peer-delivered interventions may see no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a streamlined approach to mental health care integrated into routine HIV services for young people with HIV in Mozambique. It combines existing high-quality mental health training with peer support to create a stepped-care pathway that aims to match intervention intensity to need. The study uses real-world clinics and already-available resources to see if care can be delivered more efficiently without compromising outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the model could make it easier for youth with HIV to get mental health support alongside their HIV care, potentially improving adherence and overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies suggest integrated, stepped-care mental health approaches can improve outcomes in similar settings, but this exact peer-delivered model in Mozambique is novel.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lovero, Kathryn Lynn — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Lovero, Kathryn Lynn
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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.