Understanding how brain networks affect depression and anxiety in teenagers
Official title: A Network Perspective on the Neurodevelopment of Emotion Dysregulation in Adolescence: Insights into Depression and Anxiety
Funded at University of Delaware · NIH-11163838 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how the brain works in teens aged 12 to 20 who have both depression and anxiety, to find out why these two conditions often happen together and to help create better ways to support them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | June 1, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $45,183 |
| NIH project number | 1F31MH140551-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11163838 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who are experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 12 to 20 or those without symptoms of depression or anxiety may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the neural mechanisms that contribute to the co-occurrence of depression and anxiety in adolescents aged 12 to 20. By examining brain networks rather than just individual brain regions, the study aims to identify specific patterns that may lead to better prevention and treatment strategies. The approach involves analyzing how different individuals' brain networks are organized and how these patterns relate to their emotional health. This could help in understanding why some adolescents experience both conditions simultaneously and how to tailor interventions accordingly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for adolescents struggling with depression and anxiety.
How similar studies have gone: While research on brain networks and emotional disorders is ongoing, this specific approach of using person-centered methods to analyze network organization in adolescents is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Delaware
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Church, Leah — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Church, Leah
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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.