Mobile mental health toolkit for teachers and parents in Uganda
Promoting Mental Health of Teachers and Caregivers using a Personalized mHealth Toolkit in Uganda
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · NIH-11400924
A smartphone app offering screening, stress-management exercises, and personalized self-help tools for teachers and parents in Uganda with anxiety or depression.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11400924 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would use an interactive app called mWEL that screens for anxiety, depression, and stress and then offers tailored self-help content and coping exercises. The project first tested feasibility and then moves to a larger effectiveness phase to see how well the app works in real school communities. The app includes automated decision-support features to guide users to appropriate resources and referrals when needed. The approach is designed to be low-cost and scalable so schools and families can access support without needing many clinical specialists.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are teachers and parents of young children in Uganda who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, or high stress and who can access a smartphone.
Not a fit: People with severe psychiatric conditions needing immediate clinical care, those without smartphone or internet access, or those who prefer in-person therapy may not benefit from this app-based approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could help teachers and parents reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve stress management through an affordable, widely available app.
How similar studies have performed: Mobile mental health apps have shown promise in higher-income and some low-resource settings, but this specific approach is relatively untested among teachers and parents in Uganda.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- 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
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.