Discover the latest in social, emotional, behavioral, or psychological research.
Check out recent research projects that support interventions to improve social, emotional, behavioral, or psychological outcomes in Iowa’s PreK-12 schools and across college campuses.
Recent Projects
Building a Community of Resilience: Social Emotional Learning for Educators
This research project investigated the effectiveness of providing a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) to educators to reduce burnout, increase job satisfaction, and increase their knowledge and skills in responding to social situations in teaching.
Building Capacity for Staff and Student Mental Health Programming: A Partnership Between Switch and The Healthiest State Initiative
This research project examined schools' role in synergistically promoting staff and student well-being through the SWITCH (School Wellness Integration Targeting Child Health) initiative.
Fostering Resilient Rural Elementary Schools Through an Evidence-Based, Multicomponent System Supporting Teachers and Students Across the Risk Spectrum
This pilot study examined the implementation of two multicomponent interventions aimed at reducing behavioral health problems among elementary students, especially in underserved, rural schools.
Iowa School Mental Health Initiative
The project developed an evidence-based, culturally responsive, equity-infused mental health awareness training to enable K-12 stakeholders to recognize and respond to student mental health needs.
Iowa School Mental Health Initiative - Families
This project developed evidence-based educational resources for Iowa caregivers and other family members about children’s mental health.
NEOLTH App Pilot Study
The project evaluated the effectiveness of the Neolth mindfulness and stress reduction app in two Iowa school districts.
Project STIRS: SLP Training to Improve Resilience in Students with Communication Disorders
This research project intended to mitigate anxiety among early elementary students who have communication disorders by maximizing their social-emotional well-being.
State of Iowa Higher Education Staff & Faculty Mental Health & Well-Being Study
This project studied the state of Iowa-based higher education staff and faculty mental health and well-being, including perceived institutional support for mental health and well-being as well as the confidence and competence to respond to and manage student distress.