Exploring how environmental factors and caregiver discrimination affect depression in adolescents
Understanding longitudinal trajectories of environmental factors and depression among minoritized adolescents
This study looks at how caregivers' experiences with racial discrimination might affect the mental health of teenagers, especially their feelings of depression, and aims to find ways to help improve support and treatment for young people dealing with these issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10975218 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connections between caregivers' experiences of racial discrimination and the mental health of adolescents, particularly focusing on depression. By analyzing data from the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcome (ECHO) Program, the study aims to identify patterns in caregiver experiences and how these relate to adolescent depression. The research will also examine how various psychosocial and environmental factors may influence these relationships, providing a deeper understanding of the issue. Ultimately, this work seeks to inform better prevention and treatment strategies for depression among young people.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents aged 12-20 who may be experiencing depression and whose caregivers have faced racial discrimination.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or who do not have caregivers experiencing racial discrimination may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing and treating depression in adolescents, particularly those from racially minoritized backgrounds.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the impact of environmental and social factors on mental health can lead to significant advancements in treatment approaches, indicating that this study builds on established findings.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Campbell, Mia Noelle — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Campbell, Mia Noelle
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.