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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Racial Disparities in Involuntary Commitments of Young Adults – Ages 15-17

Are you the parent of someone who has been involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital as a minor in Allegheny County, PA? You and your child may be eligible for a research study to better understand what happens to young people when they experience an involuntary psychiatric commitment. Compensation is provided.

ADHD

Adolescent/Teen Health

Anxiety

Autism Spectrum Disorders

And 11 more areas

AGE: 15-17

DURATION: 1 hour

VISITS: One interview (in-person or virtual)

LOCATION: Pitt Community Engagement Center (Homewood or Hill District)

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MYTH Youth Collaborative

Are you the parent of a teen 13-17 years old? Your child may be eligible to participate in a research study to elicit youth knowledge and perceptions about youth-oriented social media platforms and emerging nicotine and tobacco products. Members of the Youth Collaborative will be scientific partners in the study who will assist in designing both a survey and informational materials.

Adolescent/Teen Health

Eating Disorders

Healthy Child

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

And 4 more areas

AGE: 13-17

DURATION: up to 5 Years

VISITS: 1-2 session/month

LOCATION: Zoom videoconference

COMPENSATION: YES

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism, Adolescent/Teen Health