Personalized 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-11590792 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new mobile app helps teachers and parents in Uganda manage stress and mental health more easily using personalized tips and local resources.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| 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) | $97,132 |
| NIH project number | 3R33MH131041-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11590792 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are teachers and parents of children aged 0-11 years in high-adversity, resource-constrained communities in Uganda who own or have access to a smartphone.
✕Less likely to help
Caregivers or teachers without access to a smartphone or who are not experiencing stress or mental health concerns may gain minimal benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a low-cost, smartphone-based toolkit designed for teachers and caregivers in resource-limited settings. The app screens for stress and mental health needs, then gives a tailored report and practical coping strategies. It aims to be integrated into the school system to reach a broad group of people who care for children at risk. The study will start with a feasibility phase and then move to test its effectiveness in real-world school settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the toolkit could reduce anxiety and depression among teachers and caregivers and improve how they support children at risk.
How similar studies have gone: Previous digital mental health tools show promise in low-resource settings, but this project addresses a specific population (teachers and caregivers) and integration into the school system.
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.