The Role of Oxytocin Signaling in Depression and Suicidality in Returning War Veterans
2017 Standard Research Grant
Amount Awarded: $99,864
Focus Areas: , Psychosocial Studies
James Rilling, Ph.D.
Emory University
Inside the Research
Question: In veterans, are there relationships among oxytocin (OT), social loss, depression, genetics, and suicidal ideation?
Strategy: One hundred U.S. veterans will participate. Oxytocin, a neuropeptide that facilitates social bonding, and social loss, depression, genetics, and suicidal ideation will be assessed.
Impact: Oxytocin may serve as a biological marker of distress.
Strategy: One hundred U.S. veterans will participate. Oxytocin, a neuropeptide that facilitates social bonding, and social loss, depression, genetics, and suicidal ideation will be assessed.
Impact: Oxytocin may serve as a biological marker of distress.