Mongan Institute
Disparities Research Unit Research
Current Research
Building Connections between Practices, Patients, and Community Health
This project aims to address health and healthcare disparities in socially vulnerable communities.
The Future Leaders Program (FLP) Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests the effectiveness of a youth leadership, engagement, and activism program with a mindfulness component in improving youth socioemotional, mental, and physical health.
Positive Minds Strong Bodies – Implementation
This renewal grant tests an enhanced version of the Positive Minds-Strong Bodies disability prevention program, offered by Community Health workers to racial/ethnic & linguistic minority older adults.
Past Research
National Latino and Asian American Study
The National Latino and Asian American Study (NLAAS) provides national information on the similarities and differences in mental illness and service use of Latinos and Asian Americans.
Export Center
In conjunction with the University of Puerto Rico and Harvard Medical School, the Disparities Research Unit is part of a multi-site continuation of the EXPORT Center.
Patient-Provider Communication Effectiveness
This effectiveness trial aims to increase shared decision making among patients and their providers and to improve patient-centered quality of care and providers’ receptivity to patient activation.