Using a mindfulness app to help juvenile justice officers manage workplace stress
Feasibility Trial of a Mindfulness-basedmHealth Intervention to Mitigate the Effects of Chronic Workplace Stress among Juvenile Justice Officers
This study is testing a smartphone app designed to help juvenile justice officers manage their stress and improve their mood through mindfulness practices, making it easier for them to cope with the challenges of their job.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10833657 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on juvenile justice officers (JJOs) who experience high levels of chronic workplace stress, leading to issues like depression and anxiety. The project aims to develop a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) delivered through a smartphone app, specifically tailored for JJOs. By utilizing mobile health technology, the app will provide accessible mindfulness practices during their workdays, helping to improve emotional regulation and reduce stress-related symptoms. The feasibility trial will assess how well this intervention works in a real-world setting, particularly in Chicago's juvenile justice system.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are juvenile justice officers, particularly those who are Black/African American or Latinx, who are experiencing high levels of workplace stress.
Not a fit: Patients who are not juvenile justice officers or those who do not experience significant workplace stress may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health and well-being of juvenile justice officers, reducing burnout and enhancing their ability to support at-risk youth.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mindfulness-based interventions can effectively reduce stress and improve mental health outcomes, suggesting a strong potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kendall, Ashley D. — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Kendall, Ashley D.
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.