Mental Wellness Coordinated Care for Young People with Untreated Psychosis in Mozambique
Official title: Mental Wellness Coordinated Specialty Care (mWell-CSC) in Mozambique: Implementing evidence-based early intervention services for young people with untreated psychosis
Funded at New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC · NIH-11535217 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program in Mozambique aims to bring early, coordinated care for adolescents and young adults with new psychosis, using evidence-based services to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 6, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $185,959 |
| NIH project number | 3R01MH138802-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11535217 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Young people aged approximately 15–24 in Mozambique with new-onset, non-substance-induced psychosis.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without psychosis or with long-standing, previously treated illness may see little direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project adapts Coordinated Specialty Care to a low-resource setting in Mozambique, focusing on young people with first-episode psychosis who have not yet received treatment. It will blend medication management with psychosocial support and use technology to screen and engage communities. The team will partner with local mental health services to implement early intervention strategies that fit the local context, aiming to shorten the time before treatment starts and keep young people engaged in care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could shorten delays to treatment, reduce relapses, and help young people return to school or work.
How similar studies have gone: Previous CSC programs in high-income countries show promise, but this is a novel adaptation for LMIC settings.
Where this research is happening
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New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wainberg, Milton L — New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC
- Study coordinator: Wainberg, Milton L
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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.