How emotions are managed in daily life for people with depression
Official title: Neural Mechanisms of Emotion Regulation Flexibility and Success in Everyday Life in Depression
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-11066786 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how people who have experienced depression handle their emotions in daily life, and it aims to find out how they can adjust their coping strategies to fit different situations, all while using some cool technology to see how their brains work during this process.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $45,566 |
| NIH project number | 1F31MH136739-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11066786 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with a history of depression who are interested in understanding and improving their emotional regulation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have a history of depression or those who are currently experiencing severe psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how individuals with a history of depression manage their emotions in everyday situations. It focuses on understanding the flexibility of emotion regulation strategies and how these strategies can be adapted to meet different contextual demands. By utilizing advanced techniques like ecological momentary assessment (EMA) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), the study aims to uncover the neural mechanisms that underlie effective emotion regulation. Participants will contribute data that may help identify risk factors for depression recurrence and improve emotional well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better strategies for managing emotions in daily life, potentially reducing the risk of depression recurrence.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding emotion regulation and its neural mechanisms, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Xu, Ellie Pin — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Xu, Ellie Pin
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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.