Understanding the causes of general mental health issues in teenagers
Building a multi-factor etiological model of the emergence of general psychopathology (the "P factor") in adolescence with multi-modal neuroimaging in ABCD
This study is looking at how brain development during the teenage years can affect mental health for young people aged 12 to 20, and it aims to understand the different factors that play a role in this.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11056043 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the emergence of a general factor of psychopathology, known as the 'P factor', during adolescence by utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques. It aims to identify the neurodevelopmental factors that contribute to this overarching mental health issue in youth aged 12-20. By analyzing data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study, which includes a large cohort of adolescents, the research will explore how changes in brain development affect mental health outcomes. The study will integrate various factors, including environmental, psychological, neural, and genetic influences, to build a comprehensive model of adolescent mental health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-20 who may be experiencing or are at risk for mental health issues.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 12-20 or those without any mental health concerns may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of mental health issues in adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding psychopathology through similar neurodevelopmental approaches, indicating potential for success in this study.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sripada, Chandra Sekhar — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Sripada, Chandra Sekhar
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.