Social Drivers of Mental Illnesses in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Mechanisms and Pathways of Interventions for Youth (R01 Clinical Trial Optio…

The purpose of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to solicit research that will help to identify and explain the mechanisms and pathways by which interventions targeting social drivers of mental illnesses affect the mental health and functioning of children and/or adolescents (ages 5-24 years) living in World Bank designated low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) . Studies should use innovative approaches to capture as much real-world complexity as possible in identifying and elucidating mechanisms and pathways that reduce risk for mental illnesses or improve mental health in children and/or adolescents.

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.