Award
National Institute of Mental Health 1F32MH139301-01A1
Characterizing the role of anandamide in trauma-related hyperarousal during the menopause transition
Recipient
Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
Award Amount
$82,540.00
Ceiling
$82,540.00
Awarded
April 02, 2026
Identifier
1F32MH139301-01A1
Research project funded by the National Institute of Mental Health to study the role of anandamide in trauma-related hyperarousal during menopause transition in Black women, aiming to improve PTSD interventions.
Description
This project investigates the role of the endocannabinoid system, specifically anandamide (AEA), in modulating trauma-related hyperarousal (TRH) severity during the menopause transition in Black women. The study aims to understand biological mechanisms underlying increased vulnerability to PTSD symptoms during perimenopause and to inform targeted mental health interventions.