Emory’s Nia Project receives $2.5 million grant to advance women’s mental health
A $2.5 million grant from the Action for Women’s Health initiative will support the expansion of the Nia Project in Emory University School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences enhancing trauma-informed mental health care and research for women. Based at Grady Health System, the Nia Project will use the funding to strengthen clinical programs, deepen research and broaden access to care for women affected by violence, trauma or suicidal behavior.
In Memory of Pauline Mansfield
The Nia Project community mourns the passing of Pauline Mansfield. Pauline was a cherished and dedicated member of the Nia Project Community Advisory Board from its inception in 2011. Over the years, she became not only a trusted advisor, but a source of inspiration, encouragement and strength for countless women in our program. Her remarkable courage, authenticity and unwavering commitment to helping others made her a beloved member of our Nia Project family. Pauline generously shared her personal journey with others, offering hope to women who were navigating their own paths toward healing. Many will remember her moving participation in Nia Project fundraisers, where she courageously shared her story and read from her books, Turtle Story and Turtle Story 2. Through her words and example, she demonstrated the power of resilience and transformation, inspiring women to believe in their own strength and capacity for growth. Her extraordinary leadership, passionate commitment to survivor advocacy and deep dedication to the mission of the Nia Project helped shape our work and strengthen our community. Pauline understood the importance of ensuring survivors' voices are heard, respected and valued, and she devoted herself wholeheartedly to that cause.
The Purpose of Life is a Life of Purpose: Overcoming Obstacles and Building Resilience: A Compilation of Artwork and Writing by Nia Project Members: Volume 7
I Wouldn’t be Here Without Grady: Nia Saved My Life (Marcenda Wilkes)
Nia Project Featured on an Episode of Your Fantastic Mind
“Nia” is a principle of Kwanzaa, meaning “Purpose”
Clinical Purpose - The Nia Project offers culturally responsive services free of charge for adults who are registered patients at Grady Health System. To qualify for Nia services, patients, regardless of gender and race/ethnicity, must have a history of suicidality or intimate partner violence. Provider or self-referrals are welcome.
Research Purpose - We are currently recruiting for a new study funded by the CDC that looks at the link between difficult childhood experiences and suicidal behavior in African American women. Provider or self-referrals are welcome for African American women with a suicide attempt in the past year.