Functional Assessment of People with Mental Disorders

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Functional Assessment of People with Mental Disorders: This program announcement's focus is the application of biobehavioral science methods and approaches to develop and refine definitions of and measures for function, disability, and morbidity, as well as to develop ongoing reliable and valid assessment of these processes in people with mental disorders. Emphasis will be on the application of basic behavioral processes (e.g., cognition, affect, knowledge, attitudes, motivation, learning, decision-making, interpersonal processes, utilization of general medical care, nutrition, exercise, smoking, etc.) that influence functional outcome, disability, morbidity, and mortality in individuals with mental disorders. The assessment strategies and basic research findings from these areas are then to be used to facilitate theory-driven research on the development of behavioral and psychosocial interventions--prevention and treatment--aimed at improving behavior change and functional outcome and reducing disability,! morbidity, and mortality in people with mental disorders. This PA will use the NIH R01, R03, and the NIMH R34 award mechanisms. Applications may be submitted by domestic or foreign, for-profit or non-profit organizations, public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories; units of State and local governments; eligible agencies of the Federal government. Any individual with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research is invited to work with their institution to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH programs. There is no limit on the number of scientifically different applications that may be submitted. Applications must be prepared using the PHS 398 research grant application instructions and forms (rev. 5/2001).The PHS 398 is available at http://grants.nih.gov! /grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html in an interactive format. For further assistance contact GrantsInfo, Telephone (301) 435-0714, Email: [email protected].