Adolescent Biology of Stress Study - Teens aged 14-17

STUDY BASICS

Are you the parent of a 14-17 year old? Your child may be able to participate in a research study about adolescent mental health. The study involves three in-person visits over one year. Study procedures include interviews, questionnaires, computer tasks, blood draws, and providing hair samples. Compensation and reimbursement for parking/bus fare provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

Stressful experiences during a young person’s life can have an impact on their health and wellbeing. The purpose of this study is to help researchers learn more about stress and mental health in teenagers and to find out how these change over time. Researchers hope their findings lead to a better understanding of factors that affect teens’ mental health in the future.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

• Ages 14-17
• Able to read and speak English fluently
• Not pregnant
• No history of Cushing’s disease or Addison’s disease

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation includes an initial phone call or online survey with your teen to make sure they are eligible for the study. Eligible teens will have three visits over the course of one year. During the visits, your child will be asked about their emotional health, things that cause them stress, childhood experiences, and their relationships with family and friends. Participation in this study also includes completion of computer tasks, blood draws, and providing a small hair sample.