Understanding how policies affect the mental health of Latinx youth
Policy as a Structural Barrier and Facilitator of Latinx Youth Mental Health
This study looks at how laws and policies affect the mental health of Latinx teens, who often deal with more challenges than other young people, and it aims to find ways to better support them based on their experiences and backgrounds.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11015821 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of laws and policies on the mental health of Latinx adolescents, who face higher rates of behavioral health risks compared to their peers. It aims to explore how social and environmental factors, particularly related to immigration status, influence mental health outcomes. By constructing a dataset on relevant policies and employing quasi-experimental methods, the study seeks to identify pathways that connect these policies to mental health disparities. The goal is to provide insights that could lead to improved support and resources for Latinx youth.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Latinx youth aged 12 to 20 who may be experiencing mental health challenges or engaging in substance use.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Latinx or who do not fall within the age range of 12 to 20 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better policies that enhance mental health support for Latinx adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into youth mental health, this specific focus on the intersection of policy and Latinx youth mental health is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Temple Univ of the Commonwealth — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Villamil Grest, Carolina — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Villamil Grest, Carolina
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.