KEYSTUDY – Children Ages 12-17

STUDY BASICS

Does your child ages 12-17 have a parent with bipolar disorder? You and your child may be able to participate in a research study focused on early intervention for children who are at risk of developing mental health disorders due to their family history. This study involves assessments, interviews, and online sessions with a study therapist. Compensation provided/no in-person visits required.

STUDY PURPOSE

Bipolar disorder is an illness that is associated with extreme mood changes, from manic episodes of very high energy to extreme lows of depression. Bipolar disorder tends to run in families, which means that children with a parent who has bipolar disorder are more likely to develop the disorder than those who do not. The purpose of this study is to find out if two different kinds of talk therapy can help prevent or reduce psychiatric symptoms in adolescents who are at high risk for the development of mental health disorders due to their family history.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

• Ages 12-17
• Child has a biological parent who has bipolar disorder

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Study participation for children and parents involves interviews and questionnaires, and for the child measuring sleep/wake patterns, and up to 8 sessions with a study therapist by videoconference.