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Important Information: Interested in COVID-19 research study opportunities? Please view the COVID-19 Studies page for adults and the Pediatric Studies page for children aged birth-17.

To view all research studies currently recruiting participants, visit our new Featured Research page for adults and Featured Pediatric Research page for children.

Please note that COVID-19 precautions are in place on the University of Pittsburgh campus. If you have questions or concerns about an upcoming research study visit, or if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19, please contact the study team directly for additional information prior to your research study visit. Need help with your Pitt+Me account? Contact us.

Important Information:

Interested in COVID-19 research study opportunities? Please view the COVID-19 Studies page for adults and the Pediatric Studies page for children aged birth-17.

To view all research studies currently recruiting participants, visit our new Featured Research page for adults and Featured Pediatric Research page for children.

Please note that COVID-19 precautions are in place on the University of Pittsburgh campus. If you have questions or concerns about an upcoming research study visit, or if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19, please contact the study team directly for additional information prior to your research study visit. Need help with your Pitt+Me account? Contact us.

Welcome to the Phobias Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Social Media Assessment of Risk in Teens (SMART)

Are you the parent of a child ages 13-17 who has attempted suicide within the past 6 months? If so, your child may be eligible to participate in a study to help evaluate whether social media can be used to detect risk for depression and suicide in teens. Eligible participants have at least one social media account. This study involves 1 visit. Compensation is provided.

Age Range

Gender List

Duration

DURATION: 2-3 hours
VISITS: 1

Location

Virtual Visit (via HIPAA-compliant Zoom)

EASY Research Study – Children Aged 12-17

Are you the parent of a 12-17 year old who has recently accessed emergency or crisis services for a behavioral health issue? If so, you and your child may be able to take part in a research study to help better understand how to assess mood, behaviors, and suicide risk in young people. This study involves four online or phone sessions over about one year. Compensation is provided.

Age Range

Gender List

Duration

DURATION: 1 year
VISITS: 4 (no in-person visits)

Location

Online & By Phone

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Mental Health and Behavior