CAUSES AND TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION IN ADOLESCENTS
The Treatment & Etiology of Depression in Youth (TEDY) lab (Director: Christian Webb, Ph.D.) is based in the Center for Depression, Anxiety & Stress Research at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Our research focuses on improving our understanding of the causes of depression in teens and, in particular, improving our treatments for depression.
Current Research
Our lab uses a multimodal approach (EEG, fMRI, experience sampling, laboratory-based experiments, and clinical interviewing) to investigate the etiology and pathophysiology of depression in adolescents, as well as the mechanisms of change in psychotherapeutic and pharmacological treatments for depression. Ongoing studies are investigating the predictors and mechanisms of change in an app-based mindfulness training, as well as examining the predictors of depression onset in at-risk youth.
Meet the team
Participate in A Study
We are currently recruiting adolescents ages 12-18 for several studies related to mood and depression. Please click below for more information on ongoing studies.