Compensated Adolescent Emotions Research
Join a McLean Hospital research study investigating factors that put young individuals at risk for depression.
Compensated Adolescent Emotions Research
Join a McLean Hospital research study investigating factors that put young individuals at risk for depression.
McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA
Compensation Provided
Able to do MRI scan
teens 12-15 and their parent
Fast Facts
Parent has history of Depression
Study Background
The purpose of our study is to look at the link between mood and the brain in teens.
By participating, you will help investigators better understand, prevent, and treat adolescent depression.
We are recruiting both parents who have and have not experienced depression and their healthy teenagers to participate in our research study.
By participating, you will help investigators better understand, prevent, and treat adolescent depression.
We are recruiting both parents who have and have not experienced depression and their healthy teenagers to participate in our research study.
Study Background
The purpose of our study is to look at the link between mood and the brain in teens.
By participating, you will help investigators better understand, prevent, and treat adolescent depression.
We are recruiting both parents who have and have not experienced depression and their healthy teenagers to participate in our research study.
We are recruiting both parents who have and have not experienced depression and their healthy teenagers to participate in our research study.
Additional Information
Researchers at McLean Hospital are investigating factors that put young individuals at risk for depression.
You and your child may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
Key Criteria:
- Your child is a healthy teen between the ages of 12-15
- You are a parent with or without a history of depression
Participation in our study would entail:
- One visit to McLean Hospital
- One MRI scan
- Questionnaires
- Computer tasks
- Clinical interviews
- Follow-up surveys via email and zoom
Your child can earn up to $337
There is no cost for you to participate in our research program.