Training program on stress, alcohol use, and mental health
Official title: The Robert T. Malison Yale-Chulalongkorn Stress, Alcohol Use and Psychopathology Training Program
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11032037 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how stress and alcohol use affect mental health, especially in countries like Thailand, and it's designed for researchers who want to learn more about helping people with mental health issues related to these challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | February 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $242,922 |
| NIH project number | 5D43TW012262-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11032037 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals in low and middle-income countries who are experiencing psychiatric disorders exacerbated by stress and alcohol use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have psychiatric disorders or are not affected by stress or alcohol use may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program focuses on understanding how stress and alcohol use impact mental health, particularly in low and middle-income countries. It involves collaboration between Yale University and several Thai institutions to train researchers in this field. The training includes long-term and short-term fellowships aimed at building expertise in addressing psychiatric disorders exacerbated by these factors. Participants will engage in multidisciplinary research that translates findings into clinical practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of psychiatric disorders related to stress and alcohol use.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in similar collaborative training programs aimed at addressing mental health issues in developing countries.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Potenza, Marc N — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Potenza, Marc N
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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.