This research is being conducted at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. The goal is to better understand how experiences during adolescence affect brain activity related to depression and stress response in adulthood in women. The study explores how the brain responds to depression or early life stress, which may help researchers identify individuals at risk sooner and develop more targeted therapies for women with these experiences.
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1 in-person visit takes place at McLean Hospital, Belmont MA and 3 remote visits
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Assigned female at birth
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Four sessions totaling approximately 13 hours
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Up to $690 for completed participation
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Participation is voluntary and confidential. No medical claims are made.
Qualified participants can earn up to $690 including an Amazon Gift Card. Your contribution helps advance scientific understanding of how childhood stress shapes brain health and depression risk in adult women.
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Women who have a history of depression (current or past), with or without experiences of abuse before age 19.
No, there is no cost to join the study. All required study procedures are provided at no charge.
The study visits are held at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts.
Yes. Your participation and all information you provide will be kept confidential and used only for research purposes.
Participation in this research study involves:
- Phone screen (30-minute phone call): questions about your medical & psychiatric history, drug/alcohol use, and childhood experiences
- Screening survey
- Assessment session (3 hours over Zoom): review consent form, fill out surveys, and meet with a clinician
- MRI session at McLean Hospital (5.5-6 hours in person): 2 brain scans, blood draws, surveys, and a stress response task
- 6- and 12- month follow-ups (1-hour phone call): speak with a clinician and fill out surveys
