Understanding the impact of war trauma on refugee families and their resilience
Resettled Refugee Families for Healing (RRF4H): A Study of the Intergenerational Impact of War Trauma and Resilience
This study is looking at the mental health struggles of young people from refugee families and aims to create and test helpful programs to support their well-being and resilience.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10904929 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the mental health challenges faced by youth from resettled refugee families, who are at a higher risk for conditions like PTSD and depression compared to their peers. The project aims to develop and test community-based interventions that address these challenges through a hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial. By collecting and analyzing qualitative and mixed methods data, the research seeks to adapt interventions that can effectively support the mental health of these vulnerable youth. The ultimate goal is to enhance resilience and improve overall well-being in refugee communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 from resettled refugee families who are experiencing mental health challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who are not from refugee backgrounds or who do not exhibit mental health challenges may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective interventions that significantly improve the mental health and resilience of refugee youth.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing community-based interventions for mental health in refugee populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tutlam, Nhial Timothy — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Tutlam, Nhial Timothy
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.