The following research studies are recruiting participants:
- The DRIVE Study (Depression, Reward, Inflammation, Verve, and Emotion)
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- What is the study about?
- We're studying how depression in young people develops in relation to dopamine, the brain's reward system, and real-life behavior and experiences.
- Who is conducting this study?
- The Affective Neuroscience and Developmental Psychopathology Lab lead by Dr. Erika Forbes
- Why participate?
- Up to $1460 in compensation
- What does the study involve?
- 3 annual visits over 2 years
- Interview, MRI scan, and questionnaires at each visit
- 1 blood draw at first visit
- Who can participate?
- People ages 16-17
- People who might be currently experiencing depression now OR have never experienced depression or any mental health problems
- Who can I contact if I want to participate?
- Website: www.andp.pitt.edu
- Email: drive@pitt.edu
- Phone: (412) 509-5106
- What is the study about?
- The DYADS Study (Digital Assessment of Young Adults & Detection of Suicidality)
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- What is the study about?
- The DYADS study explores factors contributing to suicidal thinking and behaviors among LGBTQ+ adults 18-30
- Who is conducting this study?
- The Affective Neuroscience and Developmental Psychopathology Lab lead by Dr. Erika Forbes
- Why participate?
- Help others who are struggling with suicidality in the future
- Contribute valuable information to support the development of protective factors for LGBTQ+ people
- Have a chance to discuss your experiences
- Receive resources for treatment and crisis management
- Receive compensation
- What does the study involve? Six months of study participation including:
- Smart phone-based assessments of emotions, experiences, and behaviors
- Actigraph watch assessments of sleep and activity
- Interviews & questionnaires
- One MRI scan
- Compensation for your time
- Who can participate?
- LGBTQ+ adults between 18-30 years old who:
- Have experienced suicidal thoughts in the past six months
- Have a close friend who can attend one study session with them
- Who can I contact if I want to participate?
- Website: www.andp.pitt.edu
- Email: dyads@pitt.edu
- What is the study about?
- Laboratory of Neurocognitive Development
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Who is conducting this study?
- The Laboratory of Neurocognitive Development led by Dr. Bea Luna
- Receive compensation. Participants are compensated $225-$265 for each of 3 visits.
- Participants are asked to return two more times approximately 18months apart.
- We are presently recruiting 10-26yo participants.
- Website: https://lncd.pitt.edu/wp/participate/
- Email: lunalncd@gmail.com
- Phone: 412-383-8180