Bidirectional Influences Between Adolescent Social Media Use and Mental Health
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
$5,000,000 total costs
Maximum project period of 5 years
To understand bidirectional relationships between social media use and adolescent mental illness.
NIMH's mission is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through research.
Adolescents aged 10-20
Mental health professionals
Researchers in adolescent health and social media
Reissue of RFA-MH-24-180
Aligned with agency priorities regarding youth mental health and social media
NIH funding
Research Project Grant (R01)
Addresses urgent youth mental health crisis highlighted by recent advisories from the U.S. Surgeon General.
Recurring grant opportunity
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education
For-Profit Organizations
Local Governments
State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
Foreign Organizations
Must have an eRA Commons account for Program Directors/Principal Investigators.
U.S. and foreign organizations are eligible.
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Encouraged to address disparities in mental health outcomes.
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Understanding the relationship between social media use and adolescent mental health.
Mental health research
Social media impact studies
Research findings that inform mental health interventions.
Social and psychological impacts on adolescent mental health.
Research should consider long-term implications for mental health services.
Expertise in adolescent mental health and social media research.
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Applications must follow NIH guidelines.
Application budgets are not limited but must reflect actual needs.
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October 20, 2025
Maximum project period of 5 years.
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Follow instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
Encouraged to include a youth advisory board.