The PANDA Study

Parents/Peers, Adversity, and Neural circuits in Depression in Adolescence

Description

The purpose of PANDA is to better understand how social experiences contribute to, or protect against, depression in adolescents.

Study Design and Compensation

Eligible participants will complete 3 study visits (1 in-person, 2 virtual). Visit 1 is a clinical interview, Visit 2 is the in-person fMRI scan, and Visit 3 happens 6-months after being enrolled in the study and involves answering some quesitonnaires. Participants will be compensated $180 for their time and effort in participating in the study.

Interested?

  1. Click on the link to access the pre-screener

  2. Visit the Pitt+Me page to find PANDA and answer the pre-screener (*note that if you are under 18, a parent will need to make an account to register you)

  3. Email panstudy@pitt.edu if interested in participating!