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Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are conducting a treatment trial for mothers with children ages 9-11 to learn more about how emotion and suicide are related across generations.
Fast Facts
Mother of a Child Ages 9-11
Experiencing Intense Mood Swings or Struggling With Anger
History of Suicide Behavior
Treatment Available and Compensation Provided
Conducted in Pittsburgh, PA
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are conducting a study in mothers and children 9-11 to learn more about how emotion and suicide are related across generations.
Right now, suicide is the second leading cause of death among children 9-11 years old. We want to have a better understanding of factors that might lead to suicide risk for these children, in order to develop effective prevention.
One factor we’re looking at is mothers’ emotion regulation. In this study, we aim to find out how improving mothers’ emotion regulation may be related to suicide outcomes in children. If you are 1) a mother who has struggled with anger or experience intense mood swings, 2) have a history of suicide behavior, and 3) are interested in receiving treatment, you could be an essential part of this research study
We hope that the findings of this study may be useful for suicide prevention among both mothers and children, as well as improving our general understanding of intergenerational mental health.
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are conducting a study in mothers and children 7-11 to learn more about how emotion and suicide are related across generations.
Right now, suicide is the second leading cause of death among children 7-11 years old. We want to have a better understanding of factors that might lead to suicide risk for these children, in order to develop effective prevention.
One factor we’re looking at is mothers’ emotion regulation. In this study, we aim to find out how improving mothers’ emotion regulation may be related to suicide outcomes in children. If you are 1) a mother who has struggled with anger or experience intense mood swings, 2) have a history of suicide behavior, and 3) are interested in receiving treatment, you could be an essential part of this research study
We hope that the findings of this study may be useful for suicide prevention among both mothers and children, as well as improving our general understanding of intergenerational mental health.
Additional Information
In this research study, we are trying to understand how mothers’ emotions are related to mothers’ and children’s mental health and suicide outcomes. We also want to see how these skills affect the quality of relationships between mother & child and child & friends.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Mother of a child ages 9-11
- Experiencing intense mood swings or struggling with anger
- History of suicidal behavior
- Interested in receiving treatment to help with these issues
If eligible, participation involves the following:
- Mother and child will participate in a 3-4 hour baseline visit in the office. Mother and child will be videotaped participating in a series of interactions and tasks together while their physiology is monitored. They will also complete questionnaires and interviews.
- Mothers will receive treatment on a weekly basis for 6-months following this visit. Treatment will either take the form of group-based skills therapy or individual meetings.
- At 6- and 12-months following the baseline visit, mothers and children will return to the office and complete a similar set of tasks as baseline.
- At 3- and 24-months following the baseline visit, mothers and children will complete interviews and questionnaires remotely.
Yes, participants will be compensated up to $805 total.
- Baseline visit (in-person): $200
- 3-month (virtual) follow-up: $50
- 6-month follow-up (in-person): $225
- 12-month follow-up (in-person): $250
- 24-month (virtual) follow-up: $80
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
