The Translational Research on Affective Disorders and Suicide Laboratory in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University studies what causes depressive symptoms to unfold, how self-injurious and suicidal behaviors develop, and how treatment for mental disorders can be improved. The lab has many ongoing projects including studies that utilize electrophysiology and neuroimaging techniques to investigate the etiology of depression, probe promising markers of suicide risk (e.g., passive sensor smartphone data), and develop predictors of treatment (including internet-based approaches) response. Our ultimate goal is to improve early identification of and treatment for adolescent depression and suicidal behaviors.

Latest News:

Congratulations to Paul Bloom and Carter Funkhouser on your promotion to Assistant Professor.

Congratulations to Paul Bloom for receiving grants from the Huo Foundation and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention focused on understanding suicide risk among youth.

Congratulations to Carter Funkhouser on receiving a NIMH K01 focused on developing single session interventions for youth experiencing depression.

Congratulations to Nayoung Kim on receiving a NICHD K25 focused on understanding the impact of smartphone use among youth.

Congratulations to David Pagliaccio for receiving an NIMH R01 to better understand suicide risk in children.