Understanding how negative self-thoughts and self-compassion relate to suicidal thoughts in young girls
Official title: Neural Mechanisms Underlying Self-Critical Rumination and Self-Reassurance and Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior in Youth
Funded at Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital · NIH-10808197 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how the brains of girls aged 12-15 think about themselves, especially when they feel critical or need reassurance, to better understand how these thoughts might relate to feelings of sadness or thoughts about suicide.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Riverside, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | April 1, 2020 |
| Project end | October 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $194,962 |
| NIH project number | 5K23MH122587-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10808197 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are girls aged 12-15 who experience self-critical thoughts or suicidal behaviors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 12-15 or those who do not experience self-critical thoughts or suicidal behaviors may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the brain mechanisms that contribute to self-critical thoughts and self-reassurance in adolescent girls aged 12-15, particularly focusing on how these factors relate to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Using advanced imaging techniques like functional MRI and real-time assessments, the study aims to identify specific brain circuits involved in these processes. By examining these connections, the research seeks to provide insights into the mental health challenges faced by young girls during a critical developmental period.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for preventing suicidal thoughts and behaviors in young girls.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the neural mechanisms of self-critical thoughts and their impact on mental health, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital
Riverside, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kudinova, Anastacia Y. — Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital
- Study coordinator: Kudinova, Anastacia Y.
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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.