Search / Trial NCT00001654

The Role of Emotion in the Development of Psychopathology

Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH (NIMH) · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of October 22, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Adolescence Comorbid Disorders Physiology Socialization Gender Conduct Problems Anxiety Sadness Emotion Psychophysiology

Description

Dysregulated emotions are central features of psychiatric disorders associated with both externalizing problems (aggressive, antisocial behaviors) and internalizing problems (anxiety, depression). Adolescence is a critical juncture in the development of these disorders because of the increased incidence and differentiation of clinical problems particularly along gender-based lines. This is a biobehavioral, longitudinal investigation of the role of emotion in the development of psychopathology in adolescence. The focus is on socialization experiences and biological processes that contribute ...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA
  • Subjects and their families will be recruited from the community.
  • Inclusionary criteria will be based on mother and youth report of (a) emotion regulation problems and (b) the presence of subclinical or clinical symptomatology based on broad-band scales of the Youth Self-Report or mother's report of behavior problems.
  • Individuals meeting entry criteria will be offered entry into the study, and others will be notified.
  • EXCLUSION CRITERIA
  • A debilitating physical impairment (e.g., seizure disorder, cerebral palsy, head trauma).
  • Significant intellectual impairment (i.e., IQ less than 70).
  • History of psychosis.
  • Any condition that would impair a participant's ability to respond to the study's paradigms will be excluded from this study at the time of screening.

About National Institute Of Mental Health (Nimh)

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is a leading federal agency dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of mental health disorders through innovative research and clinical trials. As part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), NIMH focuses on a broad spectrum of mental health issues, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and developmental disorders. By fostering collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and the community, NIMH aims to translate scientific discoveries into effective interventions and improve mental health outcomes for individuals across the lifespan. Through its commitment to rigorous research methodologies and ethical standards, NIMH plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of mental health care and policy.

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

People applied

Timeline

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Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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