How social learning affects mood and mental health
Official title: Neural computations underlying the relationship between social learning and mood
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-10996525 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how our social interactions and understanding of social rules can affect our mood, helping people learn more about how their experiences with others influence their emotional well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | July 26, 2024 |
| Project end | July 25, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $50,374 |
| NIH project number | 1F30MH135658-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10996525 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing mood disorders or those affected by social isolation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not experience mood-related issues or have no interest in social interactions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the connection between social interactions and mood, particularly how learning social norms influences emotional well-being. It aims to understand the brain mechanisms involved in this relationship by examining how prediction errors related to social norms affect mood over time. Using advanced neuroimaging techniques, the study will explore both short-term and long-term mood symptoms in relation to social learning. Patients may gain insights into how their social experiences impact their mental health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for mood disorders by enhancing our understanding of the social factors that influence mental health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the impact of social interactions on mood, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Davis, Arianna Neal — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Davis, Arianna Neal
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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.