Project IMPACTS - Teen 14-17 struggling with suicidal thoughts

STUDY BASICS

Are you the parent of a teen between the ages of 14 and 17 years old who use social media regularly? Does your teen struggle with suicidal thoughts? Your child may be eligible for a research study about social media, brain processing, suicidality, and mental health. You (parent) will be asked to answer questionnaires and complete and interview about your child. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

This study is being conducted to learn more about the relationship between social media, stress levels, and risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adolescents.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

• Age 14-17 years old
• Currently uses social media/Instagram
• Struggles with suicidal thoughts

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• Complete an interview about their mental health. (parent & teen)
• Answer questionnaires about their experiences and mental health symptoms. (parent & teen)
• Upload their social media profiles to a secure tool where a computer program removes any personal identifiers and analyzes the information. No human ever looks at the data, ensuring privacy. (teen)
• Provide hair samples. (teen)
• Complete three brief follow-up interviews over Zoom 2-, 4- and 6-months into the study. (parent & teen)
• Optional study procedures 
  • Complete a 1-hour MRI scan. The MRI scan involves no radiation. (teen)
  • Blood draws to examine biological markers. (teen)
  • Saliva samples to examine biological markers. (teen)