PARTICIPATE IN A RESEARCH STUDY!!!
Being a research participant in a study is a great way to help improve services and supports in the mental health field! On this page you will find some research studies being worked on where you can participate and help researchers figure out what our community needs to stay in recovery!
You can also find more information on what it is like to be involved in research, and how to make informed decisions about being a research participant!
You can also find more information on what it is like to be involved in research, and how to make informed decisions about being a research participant!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE
AGREEING TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH
A PARTICIPANT'S GUIDE TO MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAL RESEARCH
Click the picture to view the guide!
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WHAT SHOULD YOU ASK BEFORE AGREEING TO
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RESEARCH STUDIES YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR!
You can help with several studies at Harvard University!
There are two ongoing studies at Harvard that require some young adult participation!
1 One is a Child Social Study for if you know any children that have reported any of the following:
1) Feeling she or he may be able to read minds or have his/her mind read?
2) Worrying about being watched or feeling mistrustful of people?
3) Hearing things that others do not seem to hear?
4) Seeing shadows or vague figures?
5) Isolating from peers, friends, or family?
2 Another one is a Brain Training Study for if you are a young adult (aged 15 to 30) who works or goes to school and experienced any of the following:
• Feeling like your mind is playing tricks on you
• Difficulty concentrating or thinking clearly
• Suspiciousness or uneasiness with others
• Withdrawal from friends or family and spending a lot of time alone
• Decline in self-care or personal hygiene
• Feeling more anxious depressed or out of touch
• Having strange feelings or no feelings at all
• Difficulties with academic, work, or social functioning
These studies seem great and give good compensation for your time or any of your friend's time! Call 559-904-4431 to join or look at the site posting for more info and studies to join!!
$750 Compensation for Females with Anorexia Nervosa
Massachusetts General Hospital Neuroendocrine Unit is conducting a survey on females 14-22 years old with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. Up to $750 compensation provided.
If interested, click here for the flyer. or for more information, call or email Meghan Slattery (617)643-0267, mslattery@partners.org
JOIN IN ON VARIOUS CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDIES AT MGH
FOR YOUNG ADULT FEMALES (13-45) with ANOREXIA NERVOSA
The Neuroendocrine Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) offers a variety of clinical research studies for women with anorexia nervosa. Their clinical research studies are enrolling girls and women between the ages of 13-45 years old who have had or currently have anorexia nervosa.
For more information please send an email to lowweight@partners.org or call 617-724-7393.
**Check out other MGH Research Studies Here: http://www.massgeneral.org/psychiatry/research/**
Male Participants with ADHD Needed. $130 Compensation!
The University of Massachusetts Medical School is conducting a research study looking at brain function. Participants must be:
Both smokers and non-smokers are needed for this study, so tobacco smokers are encouraged to apply! Participants will complete questionnaires and have 1 non-invasive MRI imaging scan. Compensation (up to $130) will be provided.
If you are interested in participating, or would like more information, please contact us:
Phone: 508-856-818
Email: CCNI.Research@umassmed.edu
- Between the ages 14-24 years old
- They have ADHD
- They are right handed
Both smokers and non-smokers are needed for this study, so tobacco smokers are encouraged to apply! Participants will complete questionnaires and have 1 non-invasive MRI imaging scan. Compensation (up to $130) will be provided.
If you are interested in participating, or would like more information, please contact us:
Phone: 508-856-818
Email: CCNI.Research@umassmed.edu
SURVEY OF WEIGHT LOSS IN THOSE WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES
The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Participation and Community Living of Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities (TU Collaborative) has an ongoing survey for individuals with psychiatric disabilities seeking to lose weight, and develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. While anonymous, the 10-minute survey does require that participants be over the age of 18 and have a psychiatric disability. Questions or requests for more information should be directed to project lead Gretchen Snethen.
WE SEARCH TOGETHER FROM THE DBSA AND UMDC
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We Search Together is a website created by the Depression Bipolar Support Alliance and University of Michigan Depression Center where you can search for research studies relating to depression and/or bipolar disorder.
“WeSearchTogether advances depression, bipolar disorder and mood research through encouraging volunteer participation and enhancing community-researcher relationships.” |
A STUDY FOR MOTHERS WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS
UP TO $100.00 COMPENSATION!
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The Temple University Collaborative has started a new research study looking at internet parenting education and social support for mothers with mental health conditions. They are looking to involve mothers who:
- Are over the age of 18
- Currently have primary/shared custody of a child under the age of 18
- Would consider using the internet for support and information
- Are US residents and fluent in English
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
LIST OF OPEN RESEARCH STUDIES
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has a page on their website devoted to Research Opportunities for people with mental health conditions. Here you can find links to different research organizations that may have studies you'd like to be involved in! You can also find more information on what questions to ask when joining a research study! |
SHARE YOUR RESEARCH STUDY ON OUR PAGE!
**Would you like us to promote your research study on this page? If so, send us an e-mail at Jennifer.Whitney@UMassMed.edu **
