MARIS Study for Young Girls
Official Title
Longitudinal Modeling of Interpersonal Stress Induced Rumination to Understand Depression Risk in Adolescent Girls (MARIS)
Purpose
This study looks at how young girls think about and react to stress—both in their brains and in their daily lives—to see how these patterns might lead to or predict depression. It aims to understand whether certain ways of handling stress put some girls at higher risk for developing depressive symptoms.
If eligible, the child will complete assessments which include clinical interviews over Zoom, surveys, cognitive testing, and an MRI each year, for up to three years.
A parent/guardian is required to enroll in the study and will complete questionnaires and a clinical interview as well.
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Female
- 10-14 years of age at enrollment
- Youth assent and parent consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Psychotropic medication use in the past 4 months
- Metal braces or plans for braces in the next 2 years
- Developmental disorder
- History or diagnosis of depression, substance use disorder, bipolar disorder, psychosis or seizures
- Traumatic brain injury
- Claustrophobia