Training postdoctoral fellows in mental health services within health systems
Official title: Embedded Mental Health Services Postdoctoral Research Training in Health Systems
Funded at Henry Ford Health System · NIH-10875300 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program is designed to help new researchers learn how to improve mental health care by using data from health systems that care for millions of patients, so they can work together with experts to find better ways to support people’s mental health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry Ford Health System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Detroit, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $321,011 |
| NIH project number | 5T32MH125792-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10875300 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include postdoctoral fellows interested in mental health services research and its application in health systems.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in the training or research processes may not directly benefit from this program.
What this research studies
This program trains postdoctoral fellows in embedded mental health services research, utilizing a network of 21 health systems that serve over 30 million patients annually. The training focuses on leveraging electronic health records and administrative data to improve mental health care delivery. Fellows will work closely with experienced researchers and health system leaders to address critical mental health questions and enhance service transformation. The program aims to create a collaborative environment that integrates research with clinical practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health care practices and outcomes for patients across various health systems.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research within similar embedded mental health service frameworks has shown promise in improving care delivery and patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ahmedani, Brian Kenneth — Henry Ford Health System
- Study coordinator: Ahmedani, Brian Kenneth
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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.