Mental, Behavioral Related

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) people are disproportionately affected by mental health conditions and are at higher risk for many other chronic diseases. This study evaluates the connection between gut bacteria and mental well-being in the NHPI community.

The likelihood that Black children will experience racial discrimination increases with age. Researchers studied the interplay between mental health, discrimination, age and rumination in Black pre- and early-adolescents.

Read about the varied research topics presented by 11 NIMHD fellows at NIH’s 2024 Postbac Poster Day, including a spotlight on three projects.

Socio-Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Suicidal Behaviors (SCBT-SB) is a structured yet flexible intervention that emphasizes identity, family history, and culture and it’s the first culturally specific treatment developed for Latino/Hispanic teens who are experiencing suicidal crisis.

June 4, 2024: Study findings suggest opportunities to improve social needs and life satisfaction using mental health resources.

Dr. Sunmin Lee discusses her research to better understand challenges faced by her Asian American community related to sleep and colorectal cancer screenings for AANHPI Heritage Month 2024.

For AANHPI Heritage Month 2024, NIMHD recognizes researchers addressing health disparities by working with communities. Dr. William Tsai discusses his work with Chinese American cancer survivors to test the feasibility and impact on well-being of a culturally adapted writing intervention.