The SHARE Study
SHaring Attitudes, Reactions, and Experiences | The SHARE study involves completing questionnaires and participating in focus groups and individual interviews where Black youth can share their thoughts about anxiety, stress, mental health, and therapy for Black youth. As a part of this study, parents are also asked to participate in parent focus groups to share their thoughts about anxiety, stress, mental health, and therapy for Black youth. Participants will receive a $100 Visa gift card for complete participation in the study ($50 for the clinical interview and $50 for the focus group).
Eligibility: To be eligible for the SHARE study, participants must (1) be between the ages of 14-17, (2) self-identify as African American/Black, and (3) currently be treated in an outpatient program for an anxiety or stress-related disorder.
ONGOING STUDIES
Our current research aims to collect data to inform the development of intervention programs that address stress and anxiety using culturally informed treatment strategies that may best serve Black youth.
The LEAP Study
Learning Experiences And Perspectives | The LEAP study involves completing questionnaires about Black youths’ experiences with stress, anxiety, racism, and talking about race. Participants will complete a 30-minute online questionnaire and receive a $25 Visa gift card for complete participation in the study.
Eligibility: To be eligible for the LEAP study, participants must (1) be between the ages of 14-17, (2) self-identify as African-American/Black, and (3) endorse having experienced anxiety or stress.
The Connect2Heal Study
The Connect2Heal study involves completing questionnaires and participating in interviews where Black youth can share their thoughts about anxiety, stress, mental health, and therapy for Black health. The objective of this study is to gain insight into the healing spaces that Black youth find meaningful. We aim to explore the concept of healing without relying solely on these spaces, and to gain a better understanding of how our communities approach healing, both with and without professional therapy. Additionally we aim to identify ways to create more spaces that align with these concepts of healing. Participants will receive a $100 Visa gift card for complete participation in the study.
Eligibility: To be eligible for the Connect2Heal study, participants must (1) be between the ages of 14-17, (2) self-identify as African American/Black, and (3) currently be treated in an outpatient program for an anxiety or stress-related disorder.