Training program for understanding mental health and its development
Northwestern University Mental Health, Earlier: Transdiagnostic, Transdisciplinary, Translational Training Program in Neurodevelopmental Mechanisms of Psychopathology
['FUNDING_TRAINING'] · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO · NIH-10830272
This program at Northwestern University is designed for postdoctoral fellows who want to learn about how different mental health issues develop and how to better prevent and treat them by looking at the bigger picture, including the impact of life experiences and development.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_TRAINING'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHICAGO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10830272 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This program at Northwestern University focuses on training postdoctoral fellows in the neurodevelopmental mechanisms of mental health disorders. It emphasizes a transdiagnostic approach, which means it looks at mental health issues across different diagnoses rather than in isolation. The training incorporates innovative methods to understand how developmental and environmental factors influence mental health, aiming to improve intervention and prevention strategies. Participants will gain expertise in how mental disorders develop over time and how to apply this knowledge in practical settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are postdoctoral researchers interested in mental health, neurodevelopment, and transdisciplinary approaches to psychopathology.
Not a fit: Patients currently receiving treatment for mental health issues may not directly benefit from this training program as it is focused on training researchers rather than providing direct patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health interventions and prevention strategies for various psychological conditions.
How similar studies have performed: This approach is innovative and builds on existing frameworks like the NIMH’s Research Domain Criteria, suggesting a potential for significant advancements in understanding mental health.
Where this research is happening
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES
- NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO — CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SHANKMAN, STEWART AARON — NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO
- Study coordinator: SHANKMAN, STEWART AARON
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.