Our Approach to Research During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us now more than ever how vital it is to understand the mental health of children and teens.

To make sure that kids and their families remain safe and healthy while participating in our studies, we are continuously adjusting our research procedures to follow McLean Hospital guidelines. Currently, we are:

• minimizing face-to-face contact by using video conferencing calls (on Zoom, etc.) for consents and interviews
• using personal protective equipment (PPE), social distancing, and hand/equipment hygiene for any visits that can not be done remotely, including the MRI scan

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us! We are so grateful to you and all of our participants for partnering with us to advance pediatric mental health care during these difficult times!