Using guided group telehealth to improve mental health for Black college students
Official title: Guided group telehealth to deliver evidence-based therapeutic care to Black college students
Funded at The Sweet I Am, PLLC · NIH-11007139 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help Black college students at HBCUs improve their mental health by using a friendly online group therapy program that teaches helpful coping skills.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | The Sweet I Am, PLLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Grand Prairie, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $406,092 |
| NIH project number | 1R43MD020009-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11007139 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black college students enrolled at HBCUs who are experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety or depression.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not enrolled in college or who do not identify as Black may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address the mental health crisis among Black college students, particularly those at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It utilizes a virtual platform called TheraGroup to provide Guided Group Therapy (GGT), which incorporates evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. By leveraging technology, the program seeks to deliver effective mental health support to students who may face barriers in accessing traditional counseling services. The initiative focuses on improving coping skills and overall mental health outcomes for participants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance mental health support for Black college students, leading to improved well-being and academic performance.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that group therapy and telehealth approaches can be effective in improving mental health outcomes, particularly in underserved populations.
Where this research is happening
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The Sweet I Am, PLLC
Grand Prairie, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tetterton, Phd, Veronica — The Sweet I Am, PLLC
- Study coordinator: Tetterton, Phd, Veronica
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.