Dissertation
Neurobiological markers for mental health in early adolescence: Developing phenotypes utilising subcortical grey matter volume, wellbeing, and psychological distress
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
2023
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00775
Abstract
The aim of this thesis was to increase understanding of how subclinical, self-reported measures of mental health may relate to neurodevelopment in early adolescence cross-sectionally and longitudinally (at short intervals). Grey matter in subcortical brain regions develop rapidly during adolescence, and these regions have been linked to wellbeing and mental health disorders in young people. Mental ill-health is more likely to emerge and develop during adolescence, and the combination of biological, social, emotional and cognitive development interact to mediate key periods of risk and opportunity. It has been suggested that biological markers of mental health are different to those that relate to mental illness, however, there is a paucity of research on the associations between wellbeing and brain structure in early adolescence. Therefore, this thesis examined biological measures of grey matter volume and their relationships with self-reported measures of wellbeing and psychological distress, in early adolescence.
Details
- Title
- Neurobiological markers for mental health in early adolescence: Developing phenotypes utilising subcortical grey matter volume, wellbeing, and psychological distress
- Authors
- Amanda Boyes - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson Institute
- Contributors
- Daniel Hermens (Supervisor) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Thompson Institute
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00775
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Thompson Institute
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99746796902621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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