Our Research
Our research studies have multiple components that encompass a broad range of themes all focused on the goal of contributing to the reduction of the global burden of suffering of mental health problems across the life course. The project titles are organized by themes below. Visit the individual research project pages for specific information about each project by clicking on their title.
Neurodevelopmental Disorder Research
Youth Mental Health Research
PRIDE
Brief, scalable, early intervention in schools for emotional problems in adolescents (2016 - 2022)
iWellness Study
A mobile mental health app evaluation to improve depression and anxiety in Harvard students
EMPOWER Youth
A training curriculum to equip school and community-based providers to address mood and anxiety disorders in youth
Bolsa Família Program
Investigating the Impact of Cash Transfers on Youth Mental Health (2021 - 2026)
Maternal Mental Health Research
SUMMIT
Aiming to increase access to mental health care for pregnant women and new mothers (2020 - 2024)
Adult Mood Disorders' Research
ESSENCE
Integrating evidence-based depression treatments into primary care (2017 - Ongoing)
OptimizeD
Aiming to improve depression treatment outcomes in primary care in India through precision treatment (2022 - 2025)
EMPOWER BA
Using Technology to build United States' Mental Health Workforce through Training for Depression care
IMPRESS
Implementation of facility and community interventions to reduce the treatment gap for depression (2019 - 2025)
Severe Mental Illness Research
SARATHA
To develop a digital intervention for training community health workers in the detection of patients suffering from Schizophrenia in Madhya Pradesh, India
EMPOWER Peer Support
Creating a digital peer support curriculum, equipping those with lived experiences to provide mental health support to their peers with Severe Mental Illnesses
SHARP
To measure the impact of a smartphone app in preventing relapse among individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorders
SAMARTH
Enhancing Schizophrenia Care: Integrating Psychosocial Rehabilitation with Digital Tools in India's Primary Care