Promoting early childhood mental health in community pediatric care
Official title: Community and Scientific Engagement & Administration Core
Funded at Northwestern University at Chicago · NIH-10843627 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure that young children and their families get the mental health support they need by bringing together doctors, community partners, and experts to work together in pediatric care settings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 12, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $884,246 |
| NIH project number | 1P50MH132502-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10843627 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young children and their families who are seeking mental health support within community pediatric settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in early childhood care or do not have access to community pediatric services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on implementing early childhood mental health promotion within community pediatric care settings. It aims to create a collaborative environment by engaging community partners, pediatric health professionals, and policy experts to ensure equitable access to mental health resources for children. The project will establish a structured framework for communication and oversight, facilitating effective strategies and practices in pediatric mental health. By leveraging a diverse team of experts, the initiative seeks to enhance the quality of care and support for young children and their families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve early mental health support for children, leading to better long-term outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-based mental health interventions for children, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Northwestern University at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wakschlag, Lauren S — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Wakschlag, Lauren S
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.