Training leaders to improve mental health research in underserved communities
Training LEADers to Accelerate Global Mental Health Disparities in Research (LEAD)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · NIH-10534169
This program is designed to help advanced students and postdoctoral fellows learn how to tackle mental health challenges in communities that need extra support, by training them to lead research teams focused on improving mental health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10534169 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This program trains advanced students and postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds in the U.S. to focus on global mental health disparities. Participants will engage in a 12-week intensive training that equips them with the skills to lead research teams addressing mental health issues in low-resource settings. The program emphasizes collaboration and aims to enhance understanding and intervention strategies for mental health in underserved populations. By fostering a diverse group of researchers, the initiative seeks to create impactful solutions for mental health challenges faced in various communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from underrepresented groups in the U.S. who are committed to addressing global mental health disparities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to underrepresented groups or are not involved in health disparities research may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health services and interventions in underserved populations.
How similar studies have performed: Similar training programs have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and addressing health disparities, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES
- WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY — SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CAVAZOS-REHG, PATRICIA A — WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: CAVAZOS-REHG, PATRICIA A
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.