Description
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is soliciting applications for effectiveness trials to test mental health system interventions. The goal of these interventions is to improve the organization, delivery, coordination, and clinical and functional outcomes of mental health services. The focus of system interventions may include a variety of care settings, such as health systems and organizations, mental health and community clinics, schools, and child welfare or juvenile justice systems.
Some key points to consider:
• The application should propose a two-phase project, with the first phase (R61) focusing on feasibility and infrastructure development, and the second phase (R33) focusing on a well-powered clinical trial.
• The intervention should be designed to test the effectiveness of system interventions and strategies for improving mental health services.
• The application should include a clear description of the intervention, the study design, and the methods for evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention.
• The applicant should have experience in conducting clinical trials and have a strong track record of publishing research in peer-reviewed journals.