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Data-Driven Insights. Community-Rooted Solutions.

Shaping the Future of Mental Health Through Inclusive Research

Our Research Initiatives are designed to center the voices of underserved communities, uncover the real-world impact of social and cultural factors on mental health, and drive innovation in equitable, accessible care.

Mental health challenges do not affect all communities equally. Yet, too often, research overlooks the experiences of marginalized populations. We’re changing that narrative by conducting community-based, culturally responsive research that informs better services, smarter policies, and sustainable impact.

Our research isn’t just about gathering data. It’s about fueling change.

Why Community-Based Mental Health Research Matters

Without inclusive data, there can be no true mental health equity.
From racial and ethnic disparities in care to the stigma around seeking help, the mental health experiences of many remain under-documented and under-addressed.

By partnering with schools, faith communities, grassroots leaders, and individuals with lived experience, our research prioritizes:

  • Community empowerment over academic elitism

  • Solutions that are practical, not theoretical

  • Ethical research practices grounded in trust and transparency

Our Core Services for Women’s Mental Health

1. Social and Cultural Determinants of Mental Health

We explore how race, gender, income, immigration status, and environment influence mental well-being.

  • Studies on trauma linked to poverty, racism, and displacement

  • Intersectional analysis of mental health in immigrant and BIPOC populations

  • Research that informs public health interventions and policy advocacy

2. Youth Mental Health and Resilience

Thrive and Live investigates the emotional realities of today’s youth—and how mentorship, school environments, and digital culture shape their mental health.

  • Surveys and interviews with youth from underserved communities

  • Pilot studies on the impact of mentorship and peer support groups

  • Research-backed tools and toolkits co-designed with youth

3. Women’s Mental Health

Our research addresses the unique mental health needs of women—especially mothers, caregivers, and trauma survivors.

  • Community assessments on access to maternal mental health services

  • Postpartum mental health disparities among immigrant and low-income women

  • Evaluations of support group outcomes and toolkits

4. Program Evaluation & Impact Measurement

We don’t just implement programs—we track their impact and refine them based on what works.

  • Quantitative and qualitative analysis of community-based initiatives

  • Feedback-driven development for support circles and toolkits

  • Ongoing evaluation to ensure our services meet real needs, not assumptions

Real Stories. Reliable Data. Real Change.

At Thrive and Live, research is not removed from the community—it grows from it.
Whether we’re documenting trauma trends or measuring the impact of a youth program,
our findings are always tied to the goal of healing and equity.

When research is inclusive, intentional, and informed by lived experience,
it becomes a powerful tool for justice. At Thrive and Live, we’re turning insight into impact—one study at a time.

About

Thrive and Live is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization.

EIN- 99-4012895

Thrive and Live believes that mental wellness is a human right, not a luxury. Born from a bold vision to close the mental health gap for underserved communities, Thrive and Live exists to break barriers, disrupt stigma, and empower lives through access, education, advocacy, and support.

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20 F Street, NW Suite 700
7th Floor Washington DC 20001

info@www.thriveandlive.org

667-439-1097

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