Objetivo Depression is a highly prevalent disorder associated with substantial costs, and predicted to be the leading cause of disability in 2030. Although there has been substantial progress in our understanding of the biological processes and environmental exposures associated with mood disorders, application of newer technologies such as neuroimaging and molecular biology have not resulted in major breakthroughs in our understanding of depression, particularly with respect to treatment. One of the major reasons for this lack in breakthroughs is the substantial heterogeneity of major depression. In-depth characterization of biological correlates of subtypes can inform our understanding of the sources of heterogeneity that may index different etiological pathways. In addition, clinical presentation of depression forms an important component in research on depressive subtypes. Recent evidence suggests that disturbances in activity, sleep, appetite and circadian patterns may be more important than mood changes as core features of depression, but measurement of these domains relies on self-reported, retrospective assessments. Objective ambulatory methodologies, including Actigraphy and ecological momentary assessment (EMA), may be valuable in defining the core features of depression subtypes more accurately. In addition, these technologies are relevant to future research and clinical practice through applications in interventions and continuous patient monitoring.This proposal aims to unravel the heterogeneity of depression by: 1) Systematical characterization of depressive subtypes on a wide range of biological measures to increase insights into the differential etiology of depressive subtypes and bring us one step closer to improved treatments, and 2) Incorporation of accurate, objective, and valid assessment of the core features and differentiators of depression subtypes using innovative ambulatory monitoring technologies, and use of these to validate depressive subtypes. Ámbito científico medical and health sciencesclinical medicinepsychiatrynatural sciencesbiological sciencesmolecular biology Programa(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Tema(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2012-CIG - Marie-Curie Action: "Career Integration Grants" Convocatoria de propuestas FP7-PEOPLE-2012-CIG Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación MC-CIG - Support for training and career development of researcher (CIG) Coordinador STICHTING AMSTERDAM UMC Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección DE BOELELAAN 1117 1081 HV Amsterdam Países Bajos Ver en el mapa Región West-Nederland Noord-Holland Groot-Amsterdam Tipo de actividad Research Organisations Contacto administrativo Brenda Penninx (Prof.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos Participantes (1) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo STICHTING VU Países Bajos Aportación de la UE € 100 000,00 Dirección DE BOELELAAN 1105 1081 HV Amsterdam Ver en el mapa Región West-Nederland Noord-Holland Groot-Amsterdam Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contacto administrativo Brenda Wjh Penninx (Prof.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos