Internet-Based Support for Moms with Depression in Head Start Programs
Official title: ICBT for Maternal Depression: Community Implementation in Head Start
Funded at Oregon Research Institute · NIH-11062543 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | April 1, 2021 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $957,329 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH120237-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11062543 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are mothers experiencing depressive symptoms who have children enrolled in Head Start programs.
✕Less likely to help
Mothers who do not have children in Head Start or who prefer in-person therapy may not directly benefit from this specific implementation.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Oregon Research Institute
Springfield, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Feil, Edward Gustav — Oregon Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Feil, Edward Gustav
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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.