Mental Health

January 10, 2022

Mood, Emotion, and Development Lab recruiting for three related studies

Vanderbilt’s Mood, Emotion, and Development Lab is recruiting for three related studies of mental health.

 

Study one: Teens with Depression Study
Volunteers are needed for a research study to better understand depression in teens aged 14-17 years. Teens and their biological mothers can earn up to $140 combined. If you are interested in learning more, complete the contact form here: https://redcap.link/teenstudies, and a study team member will be in touch within 2-5 business days. For more information, call or text 615-450-6606 or email medlabvanderbilt@gmail.com.

Study two: Mothers with History of Depression StudyMothers with a history of depression and their teens are needed for a research study to better understand risk for depression in families. Teens aged 14-17 and their biological mothers can earn up to $140 combined. If you are interested in learning more, complete the contact form here: https://redcap.link/teenstudies and a study team member will be in touch within 2-5 business days. For more information, call or text 615-450-6606 or email medlabvanderbilt@gmail.com.

Study three: Happy Families Study
Are you a mother who has been feeling stressed, sad, or down? Researchers at Vanderbilt University are recruiting 8-to 12-year-old children and their biological mothers for a study of depression prevention. Mothers and their children will be asked to complete questionnaires, fill out cell phone surveys for 10 days and complete an 8-week virtual intervention. Eligible mothers and children will be compensated up to $100 for completing all assessments. We will schedule visits around your availability (daytime, evenings, or weekends are all fine) and all sessions are conducted virtually.To be eligible for this study, you must:**be at least 18 years old**be experiencing some symptoms of depression** have a child aged 8 to 12 yearsInterested? Fill out our online interest form: https://redcap.link/happyfam. Email medlabvanderbilt@gmail.com, or call at 615-450-6606 to speak with the study contact.