Genes, Neuroanatomy & Family Process: Predicting Adolescent Anxiety & Depression

Grant number: DP1092637 | Funding period: 2010 - 2013

Completed

Abstract

Whilst significant gains in outcomes have been obtained in other areas of health by focusing on early intervention and prevention, in the mental health field this approach has been limited by the paucity of developmentally targeted treatment and prevention strategies. This study will provide unique information regarding the risk processes that are operating during early and late adolescence, and will inform us about how the family environment can act to modulate the impacts of biological vulnerability on risk for mental disorder. This project will contribute to our understanding of who, and what, to target in early intervention and prevention strategies.

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