Award
National Institute of Mental Health 5R01MH134870-03
Charting Positive Valence Systems Trajectories in Offspring of Depressed Mothers to Predict Internalizing Symptoms in Early Childhood
Recipient
Pennsylvania State University, The, University Park, PA, United States
Award Amount
$765,486.00
Ceiling
$765,486.00
Awarded
June 23, 2026
Identifier
5R01MH134870-03
A longitudinal study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health to investigate how maternal depression affects reward responsiveness trajectories in children aged 4-8, aiming to predict and prevent internalizing symptoms early in life.
Description
This project aims to chart developmental trajectories of reward responsiveness (RR) in children aged 4-8, using neural and behavioral measures, to understand how maternal depression impacts these pathways and internalizing symptoms. The study will assess protective factors like maternal positive emotion behaviors and risk factors such as early life adversity, to inform early interventions.