Understanding PTSD and Mindfulness for Justice-Involved Black Female Adolescents and Their Caregivers
Exploring PTSD Symptoms, Barriers and Facilitators to Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction for Justice-Involved Black/African American Female Adolescents and Parents/Caregivers
This study is looking at how Black/African American teenage girls and their caregivers, who have been involved with the justice system, deal with trauma and stress, and it aims to find out how mindfulness practices can help them heal and feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10888147 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the experiences of Black/African American female adolescents involved in the justice system and their caregivers regarding PTSD and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). It aims to identify the barriers and facilitators to implementing MBSR as a healing intervention for these individuals. The study employs a healing-informed approach that integrates trauma-responsive frameworks to enhance well-being and address health disparities. Participants will engage in discussions and activities designed to explore their unique challenges and strengths in coping with trauma.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black/African American female adolescents who have been involved in the justice system, along with their parents or caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black/African American or who are not involved in the justice system may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide effective mindfulness strategies to help reduce PTSD symptoms and improve overall mental health for justice-involved adolescents and their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mindfulness-based interventions can be effective in treating PTSD, suggesting that this approach may yield positive outcomes for the targeted population.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Quinn, Camille R. — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Quinn, Camille R.
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.