Group of Children

Research Opportunities 

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The Texas Childhood Trauma Research Network (UTMB IRB: 20-0200; PI: Cody Dodd, PhD) and The Texas Youth Depression and Suicide Research Network (UTMB IRB: 20-0215; PI: Melissa Defilippis, MD) are interested in speaking with youth who have gone through some difficult experiences. Participation involves a series of surveys and interviews about physical and mental health completed over the course of several years. 

Youth may be eligible to if they:
    • Are between the ages of 8 - 20 years;
    • Have a history of a traumatic event exposure, depression, OR suicidality;
    • Are able to dedicate time to several  virtual OR in-person assessments; and
    • Speak English or Spanish

Patient and providers can contact the research team for more information:  psych.research@utmb.edu or 409-747-8352.  To have the research team contact you, please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/shaJDbi8ky