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The Developing Microbiome As A Predictor And Modulator Of Mental Health Risk And Resilience: A Translational Gut-brain Axis Approach To Improving Childhood Mental Health
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$645,205.00
Summary
Most psychological problems start to emerge in childhood or adolescence, likely because the brain is most vulnerable while it is still growing. The latest research suggests that brain health is intimately linked to the gut. Could bacteria in the gut contribute to risk of (or resistance to) mental health problems in children? This project will investigate this question and the information gathered will then be used to trial new, gut-based, approaches to protect children’s mental health.