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The following research studies are recruiting participants:

The DRIVE Study (Depression, Reward, Inflammation, Verve, and Emotion)
  • 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?
The DYADS Study (Digital Assessment of Young Adults & Detection of Suicidality)
  • 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?
Laboratory of Neurocognitive Development

Who is conducting this study? 

  • The Laboratory of Neurocognitive Development led by Dr. Bea Luna
Why participate? 
  • Receive compensation. Participants are compensated $225-$265 for each of 3 visits.
What does the study involve?
  • Participants are asked to return two more times approximately 18months apart.
Who can participate? 
  • We are presently recruiting 10-26yo participants.
Who can I contact if I want to participate?