Understanding how low-income families respond to preventive interventions for mental health.
Maximizing the Impact of Preventive Interventions: Identifying Responders and Non-Responders of an Evidence-Based Intervention for Low-Income Families Using a Person-Centered Approach
This study looks at how different challenges impact the success of a program called FRAME, which helps low-income families facing money troubles and parental depression, so we can better understand who benefits most from the support and make it even more helpful for those in need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10841009 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different risk factors affect the success of a preventive intervention designed for low-income families. It focuses on a program called FRAME, which aims to support families dealing with economic strain and parental depression. By analyzing data from families who participated in FRAME, the research seeks to identify which families benefit from the program and which do not, allowing for more tailored and effective interventions in the future. The goal is to enhance the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of mental health support for underserved families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income families with children aged 0-11 who may be experiencing mental health challenges or economic strain.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of low-income families or do not have children in the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective mental health interventions tailored to the specific needs of low-income families.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that tailored interventions can improve outcomes for specific populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Columbia, United States
- University of South Carolina at Columbia — Columbia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cooper, Daniel Kabat — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Cooper, Daniel Kabat
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.