Understanding how social decision-making affects mental health
Identifying social computational phenotypes in mental health
This study is looking at how our social thinking affects mental health, especially how difficulties in making social decisions can influence people's lives, and it's for anyone interested in understanding more about the connections between social behavior and different mental health issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Adelphi University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Garden City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11043716 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between social cognitive processes and mental health disorders, focusing on how impairments in social decision-making can impact individuals' lives. By utilizing large-scale data analysis, behavioral assessments, and neuroimaging techniques, the study aims to identify specific social computational phenotypes that correlate with various mental health conditions. The goal is to create a more comprehensive understanding of mental health by examining these social processes across different disorders, rather than focusing on one specific condition.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who may be experiencing social cognitive impairments related to mental health issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 21 years old or do not have any social cognitive impairments 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 mental health disorders by better understanding the social cognitive aspects of these conditions.
How similar studies have performed: While computational psychiatry has shown success in analyzing nonsocial learning and decision-making, this specific focus on social computational phenotypes is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Garden City, United States
- Adelphi University — Garden City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stanley, Damian Alexander — Adelphi University
- Study coordinator: Stanley, Damian Alexander
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.