Award
National Institute of Mental Health 1R15MH134225-01A1
A Pilot Effectiveness Trial of an Adapted App-Based Mindfulness Intervention for Pre-Service Teachers
Recipient
University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
Award Amount
$455,477.00
Ceiling
$455,477.00
Awarded
March 15, 2024
Identifier
1R15MH134225-01A1
A research project funded by the National Institute of Mental Health to evaluate a mindfulness app designed to support mental health in pre-service teachers, conducted by the University of Alabama.
Description
This project tests an app-based mindfulness intervention for teachers in their final year of training to prevent deterioration of their mental health during the transition into the classroom. It involves the University of Alabama's Department of Psychology and undergraduate research assistants. The study aims to assess feasibility, acceptability, utility, and mechanisms of the Healthy Minds Program (HMP) for pre-service teachers.