Mental health support for cancer patients and survivors through community-led networks
Official title: Mental Health CPR: Transforming Cancer Survivors' Mental Health with Community Participatory Reach
Funded at Ponce School of Medicine · NIH-11411302 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-based program will connect cancer patients and survivors with trained lay leaders and tailored mental health services to improve access to psychosocial care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ponce School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ponce, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,373,235 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CA290613-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11411302 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults affected by cancer who are seeking psychosocial support and better access to mental health services.
✕Less likely to help
People not experiencing psychosocial distress or those unable to participate in community-based programs may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project brings cancer patients and survivors together with trained community health workers to expand access to psycho-oncology care. It builds on proven community and institutional resources to identify distress early and connect people with supportive services. The approach adapts and adds to existing programs to fit local needs, aiming to reduce barriers to mental health care for cancer patients and survivors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could make it easier for cancer patients and survivors to get mental health support and improve quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous components of the team have shown positive impacts on cancer-related distress and access to care in similar settings.
Where this research is happening
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Ponce School of Medicine
Ponce, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Castro, Eida Maria — Ponce School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Castro, Eida Maria
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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.