Managing student stress, anxiety, and pain through interactive media.
Partnerships for Prevention: A plan for managing student stress, anxiety, and pain through interactive media.
This study is all about helping kids and teens handle stress, anxiety, and pain better by using fun stories that teach them useful skills for a healthier life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duquesne University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10676735 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to help children and teens learn to manage stress, anxiety, and pain through engaging narrative-based educational stories. By addressing these challenges in a school setting, the project seeks to equip young individuals with the skills necessary for a healthy lifestyle. The stories will illustrate relatable experiences and explain the biological mechanisms behind stress and anxiety, while also providing research-backed non-pharmacological coping strategies. The goal is to foster healthy behaviors that can benefit children both now and in the future.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and teens aged 6 to 17 who experience stress, anxiety, or pain.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the age range of 6 to 17 or do not experience significant stress, anxiety, or pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide children with effective tools to manage stress and anxiety, improving their overall well-being and academic performance.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using narrative-based interventions to improve coping strategies in children, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- Duquesne University — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pollock, John Archie — Duquesne University
- Study coordinator: Pollock, John Archie
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.