You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

• Teen girls ages 12–17
• Experienced suicidal thoughts or behaviors within the past year
• Own an iPhone
• Have a parent who is also willing to participate
  
  

Exclusion Criteria:

• No history of autism
• No history of intellectual disability
• No current psychotic disorder
• No current substance use disorder
• No major neurological conditions that would interfere with study participation

Overall Duration

This study lasts about 6 months. During this time, participants will complete three study visits and answer short follow-up questionnaires.

In-Lab Activities

Participants will complete two in-person visits at the University of Pittsburgh and one remote visit.

• Visit 1 (remote): A clinical interview and questionnaires about mood, thoughts, and behavior

• Visit 2 (in-person): Brain activity recording using EEG (a painless test that measures brain signals) while completing computer-based tasks

• Visit 3 (in-person): Interactive tasks with a parent and possibly a friend while we measure attention and physical responses

During in-person visits, some sessions may be audio or video recorded to help researchers review responses more accurately. No medical treatments or medications are involved.

At-Home Activities

For 30 days, participants will complete short daily surveys on their own iPhone. These surveys ask about mood, thoughts, and daily experiences. Each survey takes only a few minutes and is done once per day.

Participants will also complete a few follow-up questionnaires during the study period. All responses are private and stored securely. Only the research team can access the data, and it is used only for research purposes.

Participants may receive up to $420 for their time. Transportation support (such as bus passes) may also be available for those who need it.

There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.