How children of depressed mothers process emotional cues
Attentional Biases for Affective Cues as a Mechanism of Risk in Children of Depressed Mothers
This study looks at how kids whose moms have depression notice and pay attention to sad faces, to see if their focus changes as they grow up, and it hopes to find ways to help these kids avoid developing depression themselves.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of Ny,binghamton NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Binghamton, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11093957 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how children of mothers with depression pay attention to emotional expressions, particularly sad faces. It aims to understand the patterns of attention these children exhibit and how these patterns may change as they grow. By studying these attentional biases, the research seeks to uncover mechanisms that could explain why these children are at a higher risk for developing depression themselves. The findings could inform early intervention strategies to help mitigate this risk.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include children aged 0-20 years who have mothers with a history of depression.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a familial history of depression may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies for depression in children of depressed mothers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown mixed results regarding attentional biases in children, indicating that this area is still being explored and holds potential for new insights.
Where this research is happening
Binghamton, United States
- State University of Ny,binghamton — Binghamton, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gibb, Brandon E — State University of Ny,binghamton
- Study coordinator: Gibb, Brandon E
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.