Hip-Hop Therapy Research & Evidence-Based Care

We are pioneering evidence-based studies that validate hip-hop therapy as a transformative tool for mental health, education, and community healing.

Our Research Priorities

Hip-Hop Therapy research at the Hip-Hop Healing Institute focuses on building an evidence base that supports culturally responsive mental health care. Our priorities include evaluating outcomes for stress reduction, emotional regulation, youth resilience, trauma recovery, and engagement in therapy. We collaborate with licensed clinicians, universities, and community organizations to design ethical studies that reflect real-world experiences.
We also support research partnerships exploring curriculum design, group-based interventions, and community-centered approaches that honor hip-hop culture while meeting clinical standards. If you are a researcher, student, institution, or provider interested in collaboration—or if you would like to participate in a study—our team welcomes inquiries and partnership proposals.

We welcome participation from individuals and communities interested in culturally responsive care. All research opportunities follow ethical guidelines and prioritize privacy, informed consent, and participant well-being. If you are interested in joining a study, supporting evaluation, or collaborating as a partner organization, contact our team to learn about current opportunities and future projects.

Collaborative Efforts Public & Private Schools

We partner with East Carolina University, Pitt County Schools, Man Up, Man Down Outreach, and ecosystem institutions like Vision Builders Institute, Imani Nia Freedom School, and Krafty Academy to align clinical expertise, cultural wisdom, and community impact