A human-centered, multi-stakeholder approach to develop and test a digital intervention for Black male emerging adults with depression
About This Grant
Depression affects over 21 million people in the U.S. each year, significantly diminishing quality of life and contributing to substantial health disparities in mental health outcomes. Among Black emerging adult men, there are well-documented disparities in depression detection, access to care, and engagement with traditional services. These differences are associated with exposure to multilevel stressors that may limit access to services, contributing to delayed care, reduced engagement, and poorer outcomes, underscoring the need for innovative, evidence-based, and community-informed approaches. My long-term goal is to develop scalable, technology-enabled mental health interventions for Black emerging adult men. This K01 project will use community-based participatory research (CBPR) as a guiding framework across all phases-from study design to dissemination. The project will design, develop, and pilot test a webbased digital mental health intervention (DMHI) informed by feedback from Black men with depression. Grounded in CBPR and human-centered design, the intervention will incorporate participant-informed digital features to support engagement. Theoretical foundations include Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), the PEN-3 model, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), integrated to support behavior change and improved mental health outcomes. Focus groups with Black men and key stakeholders will identify engagement preferences and factors influencing participation, and co-design and usability testing will guide iterative development. A pilot study will assess feasibility, acceptability, and estimate preliminary impact on engagement and depressive symptoms. This project advances NIMH Strategic Goal 4 by developing a scalable, community-rooted digital intervention to improve access, engagement, and mental health outcomes in real-world settings. It also supports national priorities to improve mental health outcomes among young adults through evidence-based approaches. With guidance from a multidisciplinary mentoring team, I will gain expertise in stakeholder-engaged implementation science, human-centered design, and DMHI development and evaluation. This work will strengthen the evidence base for improving mental health outcomes and reducing health disparities among Black emerging adult men and position me as an independent investigator in digital mental health services research.
Grant Summary
A human-centered, multi-stakeholder approach to develop and test a digital intervention for Black male emerging adults with depression is a NIMH - National Institute of Mental Health grant providing up to $176K for university, nonprofit, healthcare org. Applications are due 2031-05-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $176K
2031-05-31
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Who is eligible for the A human-centered, multi-stakeholder approach to develop and test a digital intervention for Black male emerging adults with depression?
A human-centered, multi-stakeholder approach to develop and test a digital intervention for Black male emerging adults with depression is offered by NIMH - National Institute of Mental Health and is generally open to university, nonprofit, healthcare org. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the A human-centered, multi-stakeholder approach to develop and test a digital intervention for Black male emerging adults with depression provide?
A human-centered, multi-stakeholder approach to develop and test a digital intervention for Black male emerging adults with depression provides up to $176K per award from NIMH - National Institute of Mental Health. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the A human-centered, multi-stakeholder approach to develop and test a digital intervention for Black male emerging adults with depression deadline?
Applications for A human-centered, multi-stakeholder approach to develop and test a digital intervention for Black male emerging adults with depression are due 2031-05-31 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, NIMH - National Institute of Mental Health, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
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