This project aims to improve mental health support for military and veteran spouses by developing ethical AI-based training and tools for social workers and peer support specialists. It combines an online training course, an AI-assisted communication coaching tool, and experimental…

Social isolation is a behavioral health crisis for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). Music-based interventions offer a promising translational strategy to address their socio-emotional needs while fostering meaningful connection with others. Our inclusive continuing education program, Lifelong Learning…

This project adapts and tests the Self-Compassion, Health, and Empowerment (SHE) intervention to better support Native American women experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV). Using community-engaged approaches, the study integrates safety planning and mental health support through a flexible mobile-health format.…

This project will develop and test a family peer-led intervention for family caregivers of people with psychiatric disabilities.  Grounded in person-centered, peer-led models, the intervention aims to improve family caregiver well-being by leveraging community strengths, resilience, and lived experience.  Findings from…