Holistic Output for
Psychosocial Empowerment.
OUR MISSION
HOPE is a student-driven research organization committed to producing empirically grounded, peer-reviewed scholarship that investigates the intersections of mental health, neuroscience, and faith-based frameworks. Guided by expert advisors, we aim to develop scalable, culturally competent, and spiritually-informed interventions that address psychological well-being across religious communities.
Our Focus
At HOPE Labs, we are advancing a new paradigm for mental health research and intervention.
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Interdisciplinary Research
Advancing mental health through the integration of psychology, sociology, and artificial intelligence—producing and sharing research that reflects the complexity of human experience.
02
Faith & Cultural Insight
Centering religious traditions and cultural contexts in psychosocial understanding to ensure that mental health approaches are spiritually resonant and socially relevant.
03
Ethical Innovation
Developing responsible, inclusive AI tools that prioritize safety, transparency, and cultural competence in mental health support.
04
Collaborative Impact
Building nationwide partnerships across institutions, communities, and sectors to amplify reach, equity, and long-term change.
HOPE Labs™
Research & Publications
Historical Faith Perspectives on Mental Health
Historical Faith Perspectives on Mental Health
Mental Health Stigma in Faith Communities
Mental Health Stigma in Faith Communities
Religious Coping and Help-Seeking Behavior (RCOPE)
Religious Coping and Help-Seeking Behavior (RCOPE)
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The Role of Clergy in Early Mental Health Intervention
The Role of Clergy in Early Mental Health Intervention
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Comfort Level with AI-Based Mental Health Tools
Comfort Level with AI-Based Mental Health Tools
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Intervention Tech Lab
We’re building HOPE AI: a personalized, faith-informed mental health companion that adapts to your beliefs and needs. Combining verified religious texts with clinical psychology, it offers spiritually resonant, evidence-based support. Grounded in research and built with privacy and ethics at its core, HOPE delivers AI-powered care you can trust.