studies
Our Studies
At The CHAT Lab, we believe children deserve mental health programming that is proven to work. Our research advances the evidence base for emotional skill-building in children — and we fund others doing the same. Explore our studies and grant opportunities below
The Kids Accessing Mental Health Services (KAMHS) Study
Objective:
- To assess parental knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy in help-seeking for child anxiety and depression symptomatology.
Investigators
- Diana M. Sheehan, PhD, MPH
What We Found
- Research ongoing. Findings expected Spring 2027.
PUBLICATIONS
- Upcoming
grants
grant opportunities
Application details — including award amounts, focus areas, and deadlines — will be posted here when our next grant cycle opens. To be notified when applications open, join our mailing list or email info@thechatlab.org.
Research collaboration grant
Funding Purpose
Supporting academic partners studying childhood emotional development.
deadline
TBA
Funding Period
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Elegibility
- University-affiliated researchers
- Focus on ages 5–12
- IRB approval required
Educator partnership grant
Funding Purpose
Funding schools and educators integrating social-emotional learning into their classrooms.
deadline
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Funding Period
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Elegibility
- Licensed K–5 educators
- Public or charter schools
- Priority given to Title I schools
Community impact grant
Funding Purpose
Supporting organizations advancing emotional skill-building for children.
deadline
TBA
Funding Period
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Elegibility
- Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Serving children ages 5–12
- Based in Miami-Dade County