Mental Health Research | CU Boulder

Get an Early View of Emerging Mental Health Research

Our researchers are national leaders in understanding community mental health and identifying solutions for the greater public good. Read about some of their latest methods, findings and solutions.

Cross-Campus Research Hubs for Mental Health and Wellness

Center for Resilience and Well-Being
Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
Renée Crown Wellness Institute
Institute for Behavioral Genetics
Institute of Cognitive Science
Musicians’ Wellness Program

Translating Lab Research to Real-World Impact

6,000+

professionals trained in evidence-based trauma screening and mental health treatment by the Center for Resilience and Well-Being

160

student participants in the Musicians’ Wellness Program every year

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active Alma research projects in Colorado to support new and expectant parents who are experiencing depression, anxiety and stress

Explore Innovative Approaches to Improve Community Well-Being

For late-stage cancer patients struggling with anxiety and other mental health issues, written exposure-based coping can be remarkably therapeutic, new CU Boulder research has found.

The new Center for Resilience and Well-Being provides research-based training for educators and parents on how to support struggling young people while still tending to their own well-being.

The InsideU Social Emotional Learning App is an interactive learning platform that helps kids understand emotional awareness, using characters from the Pixar animated film Inside Out.

Participatory Toolkit for Mental Health Researchers

The Renée Crown Wellness Institute and community collaborators released a collection of activities and guidelines intended to support the collaborative design of research projects. This living library offers resources on how to build teams for participatory projects, enact collaborative practices, sustain your designs and more.

Engage With the Toolkit