Socioemotional predictors of adolescent Depression
Study purpose
We are doing this study to learn more about emotion and social behavior in adolescents. Participants may earn up to $494.
what does the study involve for adolescents?
Complete 4 assessments over the course of the study, some of which involve the use of EEG, eye-tracking, and heart rate measurement tools.
Install the Effortless Assessment of Risk States (EARS) app to passively collect data about smartphone use.
Complete periodic surveys sent through push notifications to one's phone.
who is eligible to participate?
Healthy Adolescents
Ages 13-18
English speaking
Right handed
Android phone or iOS phone (iPhone 7 or newer)
Adolescents with a Depression History
Ages 13-18
English speaking
Right handed
Android phone or iOS phone (iPhone 7 or newer)
Interested in learning more?
Parents of adolescents should contact Aishwarya Sritharan by phone at (332) 895-0209 or by email at aishwarya.sritharan@nyspi.columbia.edu.
MOBILE ASSESSMENT FOR THE PREDICTION OF SUICIDE
Study purpose
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents, but little is known about factors that increase risk for suicide. Recent advancements, however, may allow us to detect suicidal thoughts and behaviors in real time by monitoring teens’ smartphone use.
Participants may earn up to $625.
what does the study involve for adolescents?
Complete 4 assessments over the course of the study.
Install the Effortless Assessment of Risk States (EARS) app. The EARS app passively collects data about smartphone use. Data will be collected for 6 months.
Complete periodic surveys sent through push notifications to one's phone.
who is eligible to participate?
Ages 13-18
English speaking
Presence of mood, anxiety, and/or substance (drug or alcohol) symptoms
Android phone or iOS phone (iPhone 7 or newer)
Interested in learning more?
Parents of adolescents should contact Alma Bitran by phone at (332) 895-0062 or by email at alma.bitran@nyspi.columbia.edu.
SMARTPHONES AND THE BRAIN IN ADOLESCENT SUICIDE
Study purpose
This study is designed to understand aspects of brain function that result in some adolescents experiencing difficulties with depression and suicide. Participants may earn up to $784.
what does the study involve for adolescents?
Complete a mental health interview over Zoom.
Complete a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan.
Install the Effortless Assessment of Risk States (EARS) app to passively collect data about smartphone use for three months.
Complete five brief follow-up assessments that would be completed by Zoom at 1-, 2-, 3-, 6-, and 12- months after the initial interview.
who is eligible to participate?
Healthy Adolescents
Ages 13-17
English-speaking
Android phone or iOS phone (iPhone 7+ or newer)
No MRI contra-indications (e.g. implanted metal, facial piercings that cannot be removed
Interested in learning more?
Parents of adolescents should contact Alma Bitran by phone at 347-501-2302 or by email at alma.bitran@nyspi.columbia.edu.