Mental health toolkit for teachers and caregivers in Uganda
Official title: Promoting Mental Health of Teachers and Caregivers using a Personalized mHealth Toolkit in Uganda
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11412672 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new smartphone-based toolkit helps teachers and caregivers in Uganda better manage stress and mental health in a low-cost way.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $186,555 |
| NIH project number | 5R33MH131041-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11412672 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Teachers and caregivers of children aged 0-11 who are in high-adversity, resource-limited communities and using or able to access a mobile device.
✕Less likely to help
Caregivers or teachers without access to a compatible mobile device or those not experiencing stress may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project will test a mobile app that screens for stress and mental health needs, provides personalized recommendations, and links users to practical coping strategies. It aims to be embedded in the school system to reach more people at a lower cost. The work progresses from a feasibility phase to assessing effectiveness, focusing on teachers and parents of children at risk in resource-limited settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the toolkit could make it easier for teachers and caregivers to manage anxiety and depression, improving well-being and support for children.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies show feasibility of mobile mental health tools in similar settings, though this specific teacher-and-caregiver focus is novel.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huang, Keng-Yen — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Huang, Keng-Yen
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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.