Mechanisms of Behavioral Activation Therapy Study

The Child and Adolescent Mood Program (CAMP) is currently conducting research investigating a type of treatment called Behavioral Activation (BA) Therapy with adolescents.

One aim of this study is to examine how brain functioning changes over the course of this treatment. Participants will undergo functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) scans throughout the 16 Weeks of treatment.

Would this study be a good fit?

This study might be a good fit if your teen is:

  • Between the ages of 15-17

  • Right-handed

  • Willing and able to complete fMRI scans

  • Not taking psychotropic medications for depression

  • Fulfilling one of the following criteria:

    • Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

    • Not diagnosed with any mood disorder

 What does the study entail?

  • A screening visit

  • 21 days of cellphone surveys

  • 16 free BA therapy sessions (scheduled weekly)

  • Up to five fMRI visits (three outside of regularly scheduled therapy sessions)

  • Compensation is provided for your time

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