 propose to use this grant mechanism to address three priority areas of the NIMH including decreasing the morbidity associated with depression, improving the mental health of females, and reducing the racial disparity in mental health. We address these issues by developing a novel approach to preventing depression in preadolescent African American girls growing up in urban
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 propose_to use_this grant mechanism to_address three_priority_areas of_the_NIMH including decreasing_the morbidity associated_with depression, improving the_mental health of_females,_and reducing the racial disparity in mental health. We address these issues by developing_a_novel approach_to_preventing_depression in preadolescent African American_girls growing up in urban