Bidirectional Influences Between Adolescent Social Media Use and Mental Health (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Health

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Grant

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Discretionary

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Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant under the opportunity titled "Bidirectional Influences Between Adolescent Social Media Use and Mental Health." This initiative aims to explore the complex relationships between adolescents' social media behaviors and their mental health, focusing on how social media can both contribute to and alleviate psychiatric symptoms. Given the increasing concerns regarding youth mental health in the context of social media, the NIH encourages innovative research proposals that consider various developmental stages and contexts of social media use, with a maximum funding amount of $275,000 available over two years. Applications are due by January 28, 2025, and interested parties can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) invites applications for the R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant under the funding opportunity titled "Bidirectional Influences Between Adolescent Social Media Use and Mental Health." This initiative aims to understand the complex interplay between adolescents' social media behaviors and their mental health, particularly focusing on how social media interaction can both contribute to and alleviate psychiatric symptoms. The grant encourages innovative, shorter-duration studies that assess social media usage patterns and their effects, highlighting the need for robust research methodologies. The funding aims to address increasing concerns about youth mental health in the context of social media, especially following advisories from health officials highlighting its dual role as both a risk and resilience factor. Key components include a maximum budget of $275,000 over two years, with applications due by January 28, 2025. The NIH seeks diverse and interdisciplinary research proposals that account for variables such as developmental stage and context of social media use, emphasizing the importance of rigorous approaches to studying this evolving field. The document delineates eligibility requirements, application processes, and prioritizes research that addresses disparities and ethical considerations in adolescent mental health and social media use.
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