Internet-Based Support for Moms with Depression in Head Start Programs
ICBT for Maternal Depression: Community Implementation in Head Start
This project offers an online program with coaching to help mothers experiencing depression who have children in Head Start.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Springfield, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11062543 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many mothers with lower incomes face depression but often don't get the help they need. This project builds on an existing online program called Mom-Net, which uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and includes coaching. We want to see if Mom-Net can reach more mothers by being offered through Head Start programs. We are comparing two ways of providing the coaching – one with more intensive support and another with lighter, supportive check-ins – to find the best way for Head Start agencies to offer this program effectively and sustainably.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are mothers experiencing depressive symptoms who have children enrolled in Head Start programs.
Not a fit: Mothers who do not have children in Head Start or who prefer in-person therapy may not directly benefit from this specific implementation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could make effective depression support more accessible to mothers in Head Start, improving their well-being and their children's adjustment.
How similar studies have performed: Previous randomized control trials have shown Mom-Net to be highly effective in reducing depressive symptoms and improving parenting behavior and child adjustment.
Where this research is happening
Springfield, UNITED STATES
- Oregon Research Institute — Springfield, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Feil, Edward Gustav — Oregon Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Feil, Edward Gustav
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.