Reducing Suicide Risk for Asian American Adolescents through the Family Check-Up (FCU): A Cultural Adaptation

PIs: Cindy Y. Huang

Co-Is and Collaborators: Christine Cha, Ph.D., Nolan Zane, Ph.D.

IRB: #24-476

Our study aims to implement the cultural adaptation of the Family Check-Up (FCU) for AA adolescents with suicide risk and determine the effectiveness of adapted FCU-AA in promoting engagement in treatment services among Asian American high-risk adolescents and their families and reducing symptoms of depression and suicidal ideation among Asian American adolescents. We will also evaluate the effectiveness of the FCU-AA in achieving these intervention goals.

Community Stakeholders

Partners: Hamilton-Madison House

Funder: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Developing a Parenting Toolkit to Promote Health Discussions about Mental Health with Teen Girls

PI: Cindy Y. Huang, Ph.D.

IRB: #24-476

Our study focuses on understanding the mental health needs of adolescent girls and improving communication between them and their parents with regard to mental health difficulties. We aim to develop and disseminate a toolkit for parents of adolescent girls to address the current mental health crisis among adolescent girls, providing their parents with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to support the girls in their care.

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Assessing the Cultural Relevance of an Evidence-Based Parenting Intervention for Asian Immigrant Families

PI: Cindy Y. Huang, Ph.D.

IRB #17-450

Our study is designed to examine Asian parents' perceptions on the cultural relevance of a parenting program designed to help improve children's emotional and behavioral problems through changing parenting behaviors. We hope to better understand ways to make parenting programs more appropriate for Asian parents and their children in the future.

Community Stakeholders

Community Partners: Hamilton-Madison House, Parent-Child Relationship Association