Mental Health Risk and Resilience of Latinx SGM Teens and Their Families
Official title: Mental Health Risk and Resilience among Latinx SGM Adolescents and their Parents
Funded at University of Arizona · NIH-11378973 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A project to understand how family support and cultural factors influence mental health for Latinx sexual- and gender-minority adolescents and their parents.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project start | August 11, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,639,230 |
| NIH project number | 4R01MD019678-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11378973 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Latinx adolescents aged about 13 who identify as sexual or gender minorities and their parents or guardians, particularly those in Arizona.
✕Less likely to help
Some families may not directly benefit if they do not engage with family or community support elements or live outside the supported settings.
What this research studies
This study examines how family relationships, cultural strengths, and stressors affect mental health in Latinx SGM teens and their parents. Using multiple methods and stages, researchers will adapt and test approaches with input from teens, families, and experts who work with Latinx SGM youth. The goal is to identify culturally informed factors that could guide future interventions to improve family health and reduce mental health burdens. The work is grounded in an equity-focused framework that considers structural and social determinants of health. Participants will be involved through collaboration with families and community partners to ensure relevance and sensitivity to their lived experiences.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could inform culturally tailored supports and programs that strengthen family resilience and reduce anxiety and related mental health challenges for Latinx SGM adolescents and their parents.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work suggests family support improves mental health in SGM youth, but this study focuses on Latinx families and cultural nuances to advance effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
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University of Arizona
Tucson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Toomey, Russell Blake — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Toomey, Russell Blake
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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.