Current Studies

Now enrolling two groups of children and teens:

1. Biological females ages 10-12 or biological males 10-17 who self-injure via cutting with no history of suicide attempts
2. Biological females ages 16 or 17 with no personal or family history of psychiatric illness

The study includes:

• A comprehensive diagnostic assessment and IQ test
• Playing special computer games
• An MRI brain scan
• 6 short follow-up visits 
• Up to $680 in compensation

More info:

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a growing problem that can be linked to suicide for some kids. This study seeks to identify potential brain mechanisms that may predict future suicide attempts in kids who self-injure via cutting. We are also enrolling healthy controls with no personal or family history of psychiatric illness.

Fill out an interest form here!

Now enrolling one group of children and teens, ages 8-12: 

1. Children ages 8-12 with moderate to severe irritability or anger outbursts 

The study includes:

• A comprehensive diagnostic assessment and IQ test
• Playing special computer games
• An MRI brain scan
• Up to $200 in compensation

More info:

Irritability—or the tendency to be angry or grumpy—is the most common reason why children are brought in for psychiatric evaluation. We are looking for 8-16 year olds, whether they have lots or little irritability, to join our study that will improve how we diagnose and treat irritability in the future.

Fill out an interest form here! 

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1. Biological males ages 10-17 years old who have a history of a suicide attempt(s)
2. Biological females ages 15 -17 years old with no personal or family history of psychiatric illness

The study includes:

• A comprehensive diagnostic assessment and IQ test
• Playing special computer games
• An MRI brain scan
• 2 short follow-up visits
• Up to $310 in compensation

More info:

Suicide and irritability are growing concerns for children, but too often these two common and impairing problems are researched separately. This study seeks to identify potential brain and behavior mechanisms of both irritability and suicide in children. We are also enrolling healthy controls with no personal or family history of psychiatric illness.

Fill out an interest form here!