Understanding perinatal depression in sexual and gender minorities
Perinatal Depression in Sexual and Gender Minorities
This study is all about helping LGBTQ+ parents who might be feeling down during pregnancy or after having a baby, and it aims to create support programs that really fit their needs to improve their mental health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10931665 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the mental health challenges faced by sexual and gender minorities during the perinatal period, particularly looking at perinatal depression. The project aims to develop effective interventions tailored to the unique needs of these communities through community-engaged research. Dr. Lapping-Carr will receive training in various methodologies, including clinical trial design and implementation science, to ensure that the interventions are both acceptable and feasible for SGM parents. The goal is to improve mental health outcomes and reduce health disparities for these populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are sexual and gender minorities who are pregnant or have recently given birth.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as sexual or gender minorities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health support and resources for sexual and gender minorities during and after pregnancy.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research in mental health for sexual and gender minorities, this specific focus on perinatal depression is relatively novel and aims to fill existing gaps.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Northwestern University at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lapping-Carr, Leiszle Rae — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Lapping-Carr, Leiszle Rae
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.