Neurobiology and Physiology of Adolescent Depression: Insights from Undergraduate Researchers Morgan Johnson & Grace LaJoie

In this episode of Healthy Mind Science, undergraduate researchers Grace LaJoie and Morgan Johnson share their journeys into mental health research, focusing on adolescent depression, stress regulation, and brain development. They discuss their innovative studies on hippocampal volume, autonomic nervous system, and the impact of stress, offering practical insights for parents, educators, and fellow researchers. Discussion Topics include: How Grace & Morgan became interested in research Adolescent depression and neurobiological risk factors The role of hippocampal volume in depression Stress exposure and its impact on youth mental health Autonomic nervous system and depression prediction Research process and challenges Reflections on completing an Honors Thesis Connect with Grace LaJoie on LinkedIn Connect with host, Dr. Alicia Sepulveda on LinkedIn Follow the Center for Healthy Mind and Mood on LinkedIn http://healthymindandmood.com/