Enhancing Treatment Utilization for Depression and Suicidality in Pediatric Primary Care (ETUDES Center Pediatric Primary Care Study)

STUDY BASICS

Are you the parent of a child 12 to 17 years old that is sad or depressed? You and your child may be eligible for a research study to improve the lives of youth experiencing depression and suicidality and their families. Participation involves you and your child completing questionnaires about mood and feelings, treatment preferences and barriers at five points over a period of one year.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this study is to help professionals in pediatric primary care better identify and support youth who may be experiencing depression or suicidality.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

• Be between 12-17 years old
• Sad or depressed
• Able to read and write English
• Patient at one of the following practices:
  • Children’s Community Pediatrics (CCP) of UPMC
  • UPMC Family Medicine
  • Kids Plus Pediatrics in Pittsburgh
  • Adolescent Medicine/Center for Adolescent and Young Adult (CAYAH) Medicine. 
  • Berks Community Health Center
  • Conemaugh Family Medicine

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• Completing study assessments at multiple time points. 
• Helping to develop and test brief interventions to promote teen mental health.