Using a mobile app to help prevent depression in Chinese American adolescents
Preventing Depression of Chinese American Adolescents through Mobile Health Application
This study is creating a friendly mobile app called RRE to help Chinese American teens manage stress and prevent depression by offering support that fits their culture and needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northeastern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10661704 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile health application called RRE (Relax, Reflect, Empower) aimed at preventing depression among Chinese American adolescents. The app will provide culturally tailored and interactive support to help users manage acculturative stress and improve their mental well-being. Input from Chinese American adolescents will be gathered to ensure the app is appropriate for their cultural and developmental needs. The approach integrates concepts from Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy to enhance its effectiveness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Chinese American adolescents experiencing acculturative stress and symptoms of depression.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Chinese American or who do not experience acculturative stress may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce depressive symptoms and improve the mental health of Chinese American adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using mobile health applications for mental health interventions, particularly among minority populations.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Northeastern University — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Li, Chieh — Northeastern University
- Study coordinator: Li, Chieh
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.