How neighborhood environments affect depression in adolescent girls
Neighborhood environment, puberty, sleep quality, and trajectories of depression in adolescent girls: A longitudinal study of risk and resilience
This study is exploring how things in your neighborhood, like parks and community centers, can impact the mental health of teenage girls, especially when considering changes during puberty and sleep quality, to find ways to help them feel better and stronger against depression.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oregon NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11166135 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different aspects of neighborhood environments, such as parks and community centers, influence depression in adolescent girls. It looks at how factors like puberty and sleep quality may affect this relationship over time. By following participants longitudinally, the study aims to identify both risks and protective factors that contribute to mental health outcomes. The goal is to better understand how to support adolescent girls in navigating their environments to promote resilience against depression.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent girls aged 12 to 20 who may be experiencing depressive symptoms or are at risk for depression.
Not a fit: Patients who are outside the age range of 12 to 20 or who do not identify as female 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 adolescent girls by enhancing their neighborhood environments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that neighborhood environments can significantly impact mental health, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Eugene, United States
- University of Oregon — Eugene, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Berger, Estelle — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Berger, Estelle
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.