Understanding brain development and mental health in adolescents
Official title: Predicting trajectories of psychopathology using multimodal neuroimaging and multi-task learning
Funded at Washington University · NIH-10937073 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how changes in the brain during the teenage years can affect mental health, helping us find early signs of problems in young people aged 12 to 20 so we can offer better support when they need it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | September 19, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $42,574 |
| NIH project number | 5F31MH135640-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10937073 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who may be experiencing early signs of mental health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 12 to 20 or those without any mental health concerns may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how brain development relates to mental health issues in adolescents aged 12 to 20. By using advanced neuroimaging techniques and machine learning, the study aims to identify early signs of mental health vulnerabilities. The approach involves analyzing brain images to predict both the age of brain development and the likelihood of developing psychopathology. This could lead to more personalized and effective interventions for at-risk youth.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier and more accurate identification of adolescents at risk for mental health disorders, allowing for timely interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using neuroimaging and machine learning to predict mental health outcomes, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jirsaraie, Robert J — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Jirsaraie, Robert J
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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.