https://pittplusme.org/study/2544
Juvenile Justice Sleep Study
STUDY BASICS
Do you work in the juvenile justice system? You may be eligible to participate is a research study to learn about the sleep of adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system, and to understand how we can implement strategies for improving sleep in various system settings. We would like you to provide your thoughts on these topics. Compensation is provided.
STUDY PURPOSE
The purpose of the study is to learn about the sleep of adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system. We also want to learn about their experiences with sleep treatment while in the system and how we could deliver a sleep program in various juvenile justice system settings.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
- 18 years of age or older
- Currently or recently (past 6 months) worked in the juvenile justice system or with youth who are involved in the juvenile justice system
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
Participation will include a 30-minute, one-on-one interview, and you will be asked to answer some questions about yourself.
IRB: STUDY23010205
- Sleep among adolescents involved in the justice system
MEET THE RESEARCHER
Jessica Levenson
Jessica C. Levenson, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Levenson's research interests focus on designing and evaluating interventions for adolescents that enhance sleep health specifically to promote mental and physical health broadly. She uses qualitative and quantitative approaches to develop stakeholder-informed interventions that are likely to be effective, adopted, and implemented. Dr. Levenson's work also explores the role of disturbed sleep in the onset and course of depression and bipolar disorder. Dr. Levenson is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adolescents and adults. Her clinical interests focus primarily on the treatment of mood disorders and sleep disorders.