Emergent Assessment of Suicidal Youth (EASY) Study

Protocol Description

The purpose of the EASY research study is to better understand how to assess mood, behaviors, and suicidal risk in young people who access emergency or crisis services for behavioral health related issues.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Ages 12-24
  • Recently accessed a crisis or emergency service for a behavioral health issue (services may include mental health services, text or call hotlines, emergency room or other hospital services, emergency responder services, or others)
  • Able to complete questionnaires over the phone or online
  • Parent willing to participate if under 18

Requirements

Participation involves 4 sessions over the course of one year that will take place online or by phone. Each session will take about one hour.

Status: Open to Enrollment

Additional Information

Adolescent Medicine Research

Compensation

Yes – Participants are paid up to $125 for their participation.

Contact Information

easystudy@pitt.edu
412-510-2116