Prairie View A&M University Professor Receives NIH Grant for Innovative Mental Health Research

May 2, 2025 - 13:35

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 1, 2025) – As Mental Health Awareness Month commences, Prairie View A&M University is shining a spotlight on vital research addressing significant challenges in psychological well-being and education. Dr. Anne Lippert, an assistant professor of psychology in the Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a prestigious grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct groundbreaking research in this field.

Dr. Lippert's research aims to explore the intersection of mental health and educational outcomes, focusing on how psychological factors influence student performance and overall well-being. This initiative is particularly timely, given the increasing awareness of mental health issues among students and the need for effective interventions.

The NIH grant will support a comprehensive study that seeks to identify innovative strategies for improving mental health resources within educational settings. Dr. Lippert's work promises to contribute significantly to the understanding of mental health in academic environments, potentially paving the way for new approaches to support students in their educational journeys.