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

STUDY BASICS

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.

STUDY PURPOSE

We are researchers at the University of Pittsburgh studying the disparities and precipitants of involuntary psychiatric commitment. We hope to use this information to advocate for better care and inform providers about the impact of involuntary hospitalization. 

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

Eligible participants:

• Are between ages 15-17
• Have experienced an involuntary psychiatric commitment as a young adult 

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Eligible participants will participate in one audio-recorded interview and complete two short questionnaires. The interview and surveys will take approximately 60 minutes.