Investigating Social Media, Brain Processing, and Cortisol in Teen Suicide
Sponsor: |
National Institute of Mental Health |
Enrolling: |
Male and Female Patients |
Study Length: |
6 Months |
Clinic Visits: |
4 |
IRB Number: |
AAAV0605 |
Contact: |
Isabella Nadel: 646-774-5827 / impactsstudy@cumc.columbia.edu |
The study uses brain imaging and cortisol to understand risk and protective factors for mental health among adolescents on social media. We are currently recruiting adolescents ages 14-17 who recently visited the emergency room for suicide-related concerns. To participate in our study, we would ask your child to: (a) complete a mental health interview (over Zoom), (b) complete a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan, (c), provide a hair sample, and (c) collect data from their social media and upload it to a secure tool where a computer program will analyze their data. There also would be brief follow-up assessments that would be completed by Zoom at 2-, 4-, and 6- months after the initial interview. For participating in the study, your child may receive up to $350. To be eligible for this study, your teen must have at least one diagnosed psychiatric disorder (e.g., depression, anxiety).
Investigator
Randy Auerbach, PhD
Are you the parent of a teenager aged 14-17? |
Yes |
No |
Does your child struggle with their mental health? |
Yes |
No |
Does your child use social media at least once daily (e.g., Instagram)? |
Yes |
No |