Child volunteers

Belmont MA

Description

McLean Hospital is seeking children ages 10-14 who have made a suicide attempt in the past 3 months to be part of a new research study. Selected participants will complete interviews, fill out questionnaires, and complete a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scan. They will also have two brief follow-up appointments at 3- and 6-months. Children will also receive a mental health assessment at no cost and will be compensated for their time. ***Please note—children do NOT have to stop any ongoing treatment to be in this study.*** Eligibility: -- Children age 10-14 years who have made a suicide attempt in the past 3 months -- English fluency (child & parents) -- No braces/metal implants -- No prior/current history of: -- Head trauma -- Loss of consciousness -- Seizures Interested? Contact McLean’s PediMIND Program by calling . Parent permission is required for screening and enrollment. To learn more about the PediMIND Program, see: www.PEDIMIND.org Mass General Brigham IRB APPROVAL EFFECTIVE DATE 4/29/2021