Understanding how motivation affects behavior in mental health disorders
Assessment of approach-avoidance motivation in neuropsychiatric disorders
This study is looking at how people with anxiety and depression react to things that feel threatening or rewarding, using fun and easy tasks to help us learn more about their behavior and feelings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgia State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10898839 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how approach-avoidance motivation influences behavior in individuals with neuropsychiatric disorders. By developing and optimizing behavioral tasks, the study aims to assess how people respond to threats and rewards, particularly in relation to conditions like anxiety and depression. Participants will engage in user-friendly tasks designed to measure their behavioral responses, providing valuable insights into their psychosocial functioning. The research seeks to establish reliable and valid measures that can be used in clinical settings to better understand these disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults aged 21 and older who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, or other related mental health conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 21 years old or do not have neuropsychiatric disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic tools and treatment strategies for patients with neuropsychiatric disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using approach-avoidance paradigms to assess behavioral responses in mental health, indicating that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Georgia State University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tone, Erin Brooke — Georgia State University
- Study coordinator: Tone, Erin Brooke
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.