Remote Pediatric Mental Health Study
Researchers at Northwestern University’s Mental Health, Earlier Center are conducting a study on the mental health of young children to improve tools to help catch mental health concerns earlier and develop training for pediatric clinicians.
Fast Facts
Primary Care Clinician Who Provides Care For Children Ages 1-5
Compensation
Provided
Conducted Remotely
via Zoom
Study Background
This study aims to design tools, trainings, and digital interventions that support early identification of mental health concerns in young children. Participants will help shape how pediatric clinicians address mental health earlier in a child’s development.
The Mental Health, Earlier Center at Northwestern University is leading an innovative research effort to improve how we recognize and support mental health in young children. By collaborating with pediatric clinicians through in-depth, human-centered design interviews, the research team seeks to co-create meaningful solutions grounded in lived experience and clinical insight.
The findings from these interviews will directly inform the development of a pediatric mental health risk calculator, a training program for clinicians to better discuss mental health with families, and tools that promote caregiver involvement in digital mental health programs. With a strong focus on practical application in primary care settings, this study seeks to make early mental health conversations easier and more effective—especially for families with children under age five.
Study Background
This study aims to design tools, trainings, and digital interventions that support early identification of mental health concerns in young children. Participants will help shape how pediatric clinicians address mental health earlier in a child’s development.
The Mental Health, Earlier Center at Northwestern University is leading an innovative research effort to improve how we recognize and support mental health in young children. By collaborating with pediatric clinicians through in-depth, human-centered design interviews, the research team seeks to co-create meaningful solutions grounded in lived experience and clinical insight.
The findings from these interviews will directly inform the development of a pediatric mental health risk calculator, a training program for clinicians to better discuss mental health with families, and tools that promote caregiver involvement in digital mental health programs. With a strong focus on practical application in primary care settings, this study seeks to make early mental health conversations easier and more effective—especially for families with children under age five.
Additional Information
This study is being conducted to improve how pediatric clinicians detect and respond to early mental health concerns in young children.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Primary care clinician (pediatricians or advanced practice providers) who provides care for children ages 1-5
- Able to participate in virtual meetings on Zoom
- Ages 18+
If you choose to participate, you’ll first complete a brief online survey (5–10 minutes). Then, you may be invited to one or more virtual Zoom interviews, each lasting 60 to 90 minutes. These conversations will focus on your experiences and insights to help design better tools and trainings for early mental health care.
Yes. Participants will receive a $75 electronic gift card per interview, with the opportunity to earn up to $225 for completing all three interviews.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.