Project IMPACTS - Parent of teen 14-17

STUDY BASICS

Are you the parent of a teen who uses social media and struggles with mental health? You and your child may be eligible for a research study about social media, brain processing, suicidality, and mental health. This research study involves clinical interviews and questionnaires, providing hair samples, one MRI scan (optional) and providing access to social media data. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

This study is being conducted to learn more about the relationship between social media, stress levels, and risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adolescents.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Parent of a teen:

• Age 14-17 years old
• Currently uses social media/Instagram 
• Struggles with mental health

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• Complete an interview about their mental health. (parent & teen)
• Complete a 1-hour MRI scan (optional). The MRI scan involves no radiation. (teen)
• Upload their social media profiles to a secure tool where a computer program will analyze the data. (teen)
• Provide hair samples. (teen)
• Complete three brief follow-up interviews over Zoom 2-, 4- and 6-months into the study. (parent & teen)