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Adolescent Communication of Emotion Study (ACES)

Adolescent Communication of Emotion Study (ACES)

The purpose of this study is to understand how children and adolescents respond to different emotions and social situations.

Kidney Innovation Center, Adolescent Concussion, Beta Thalassemia, Exercise Intolerance

Published on
Sep 2, 2022
in Cornerstone Blog
Our Scientists’ Research Highlighted In the News
Learn about novel findings from our Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia researchers.

Depression on the Rise in Adolescents During COVID-19 Pandemic

Published on
Sep 28, 2021
in Cornerstone Blog
Depression on the Rise in Adolescents During COVID-19 Pandemic
CHOP researchers found depression and suicidality increased among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eisch Laboratory

Eisch Lab

Investigating limbic circuitry, mental function, and new neurons of the postnatal brain (Lab LMNoP).

Douglas Laboratory

Douglas Laboratory

Steven D. Douglas, MD, and his laboratory team investigate the immunopathogenesis of HIV/AIDS in relation to monocytes/macrophages, immune activation, immune suppression, and inflammation. The laboratory also has projects which examine the role of the neurokinin-1 receptor in inflammation and depression.

What Role Does the Brain’s Hypothalamus Region Play in IBD?

Published on
Nov 28, 2020
in Cornerstone Blog
What Role Does the Brain’s Hypothalamus Region Play in IBD?
A new study provides genomics data to support the association between inflammatory bowel disease, stress, and depression.

Vaccines During COVID-19, Parent-teen Communication, ASD Screening, Violence Exposure

Published on
May 22, 2020
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News
Childhood vaccination coverage declined during COVID-19 pandemic, new study shows. Read more about this research and other headlines In the News.

New Consortium to Study Link Between Rare Disorders, Psychiatric Conditions

Published on
Mar 31, 2020
in Cornerstone Blog
Genome Mental Health
Genome to Mental Health consortium to study link between rare disorders, psychiatric conditions.

Early Investigator Award, Microbiome and Depression, INSAR 2019, Families’ Internet Searches, Telehealth Grant, and Pediatric Medical Devices

Published on
May 17, 2019
in Cornerstone Blog
CHOP Research In the News
In this week’s recap, our researchers make headlines with their work in endocrinology, autism research, telehealth, the gut-brain connection, and more.
Jami F. Young, PhD
Jami F. Young

Dr. Young is a clinical psychologist whose research focuses on the identification, prevention, and treatment of adolescent depression. Her scholarship is driven by the need to understand what factors predispose youth to depression and the desire to develop, study, and disseminate interventions to help address the unmet needs of youth with mental health problems.

E-mail:
youngjf [at] chop.edu