Understanding how to improve distress tolerance in mental health treatment
Official title: Targeting components of distress tolerance
Funded at University of Arkansas at Fayetteville · NIH-10876000 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how people can better handle tough emotions and stress in their daily lives, and it’s for anyone dealing with mental health challenges; by trying out different support methods, we hope to find ways to help you feel more in control and improve your emotional well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arkansas at Fayetteville NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fayetteville, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $429,725 |
| NIH project number | 1R15MH136626-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10876000 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing mental health disorders who struggle with distress tolerance.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have mental health disorders or those who are not willing to engage in therapeutic interventions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to explore the mechanisms behind distress tolerance, a key factor in mental health disorders that can be improved through psychotherapy. By using ecological momentary assessment, the study will evaluate how individuals' willingness to experience distress and their self-efficacy in managing it influence their emotional regulation in everyday situations. Participants will be randomly assigned to different interventions to assess their effectiveness in enhancing distress tolerance and reducing symptoms of mental illness. The findings could lead to better therapeutic strategies for managing psychological disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved therapies that help patients better manage distress and reduce symptoms of mental health disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeting emotional regulation strategies can effectively improve mental health outcomes, suggesting this approach may also be beneficial.
Where this research is happening
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University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Fayetteville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Veilleux, Jennifer Celene — University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
- Study coordinator: Veilleux, Jennifer Celene
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.