Supportive and restrictive factors and mental health in LGBT adolescents and young adults
Official title: Supportive and restrictive factors and mental health in LGBT adolescent and young adult populations
Funded at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC. · NIH-11405036 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study to understand how policies affecting LGBT people influence mental health in teens and young adults.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Canton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 26, 2024 |
| Project end | September 16, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $711,712 |
| NIH project number | 5R33HD117134-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11405036 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
LGBT adolescents and young adults ages roughly 12 to 21, including those in early college, who may experience or be affected by discriminatory policies.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals outside the LGBT adolescent/young adult population or those not affected by policy environments may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project looks at how the current policy environment impacts the mental health of LGBT individuals aged roughly 12 to 21, including those in early college. Researchers will analyze policy contexts and real-world experiences to see how discrimination and supportive factors shape well-being, using established frameworks and data sources like BRFSS. The aim is to identify when and why mental health problems emerge in late adolescence and early adulthood and how health service use may be affected. The findings could guide policies and services to better support LGBT youth and young adults.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could inform policies and programs that protect mental health and improve access to care for LGBT youth and young adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research shows policy environments can influence mental health, but this project explores recent discriminatory bills and their specific impact on youth.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC.
Canton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Charlton, Brittany Michelle — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC.
- Study coordinator: Charlton, Brittany Michelle
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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.