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 doctors.
Fast Facts
Parent or Guardian of Child Ages 1-5
Speak English
or Spanish
Compensation
Provided
Conducted Remotely
via Zoom
Study Background
This study will help create better ways for families to recognize and respond to mental health concerns in young children as early as possible.
The Mental Health, Earlier Center at Northwestern University is inviting caregivers to participate in interviews that will shape new tools, trainings, and online resources for use in pediatric primary care. These interviews are meant to help find better ways for doctors and caregivers to notice and talk about mental health concerns in young children. They will help create things like a tool to find mental health risks, training for doctors, and ways to get caregivers more involved.
Participants will take part in a 60–90-minute Zoom interview and may be invited to join up to three sessions. Interviews will focus on understanding real-life experiences and challenges related to early mental health support. Your insights will directly guide the design of new approaches to help young children thrive.
Study Background
This study will help create better ways for families and to recognize and respond to mental health concerns in young children as early as possible.
The Mental Health, Earlier Center at Northwestern University is inviting caregivers to participate in interviews that will shape new tools, trainings, and online resources for use in pediatric primary care. These interviews are meant to help find better ways for doctors and caregivers to notice and talk about mental health concerns in young children. They will help create things like a tool to find mental health risks, training for doctors, and ways to get caregivers more involved.
Participants will take part in a 60–90-minute Zoom interview and may be invited to join up to three sessions. Interviews will focus on understanding real-life experiences and challenges related to early mental health support. Your insights will directly guide the design of new approaches to help young children thrive.
Additional Information
This study is being conducted to help doctors detect and respond to mental health concerns in children ages 1 to 5 by creating tools and resources that support both doctors and caregivers.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Parent or guardian of child ages 1-5
- Speak English or Spanish
- Able to participate in virtual meetings on Zoom
- Ages 18+
You’ll be asked to fill out a short online survey (5–10 minutes) and then join a 60–90-minute virtual interview via Zoom. You may be invited to participate in up to three interviews total. Participation is completely voluntary and scheduled at your convenience.
Yes. Participants will receive a $75 electronic gift card per interview, with a total of up to $225 for completing all three interviews.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.