Remote Teen Mental Health Research Study
Researchers at Teachers College, Columbia University are conducting a study to learn more about teen emotions and mental health.
Fast Facts
Ages 15-17
Have a Smartphone That Can Download an App
Compensation Provided
Conducted Online
Study Background
Want to help address teen mental health?
This research study will help us better understand how different patterns of thoughts and feelings might be related to teen mental health.
We want to hear from adolescents with diverse backgrounds with both positive and negative experiences. This remote study will last approximately 2 weeks and will consist of 2 Zoom meetings and daily online surveys. Parents or legal guardians can also complete a short online survey for compensation.
This research study is online, paid, and confidential.
Study Background
Want to help address teen mental health?
This research study will help us better understand how different patterns of thoughts and feelings might be related to teen mental health.
We want to hear from adolescents with diverse backgrounds with both positive and negative experiences. This remote study will last approximately 2 weeks and will consist of 2 Zoom meetings and daily online surveys. Parents or legal guardians can also complete a short online survey for compensation.
This research study is online, paid, and confidential.
Additional Information
The goal of this research study is to better understand how different patterns of thoughts and feelings might be related to teen mental health.
Teens may qualify for a study if they meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 15-17
- Have a smartphone capable of downloading an app
- Parent or legal guardian can be present during the initial part of the call for the consent process
- Live in the Eastern time zone
This study will last approximately 2 weeks and will include:
- An initial 90-minute Zoom interview
- 2 weeks of in-app daily mental health surveys
- A shorter follow-up Zoom meeting
Parents or legal guardians can also complete a short online survey for compensation.
Eligible teen participants will be compensated up to $110 in gift cards for their time and effort. Parents/guardians can fill out brief surveys for a $10 gift card.
There is no direct cost for you to participate in our study. As a reminder, this is a remote research study that does not require travel to campus.
