Teen Stress & Wellness Study | Vanderbilt, UCLA, Northwestern
Teen wellness
Collaborative Research Initiative

Help Advance Research on Teen Stress and Wellness

A study by Vanderbilt, UCLA, and Northwestern focused on understanding youth emotional health and building programs that increase resilience.

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Ages 12 - 17 Years
Visit Type 10-Minute Survey
Compensation Earn a Gift Card
Location CA, IL, & TN
About the Study

Understanding Emotional Health & Building Resilience

Researchers at Vanderbilt, UCLA, and Northwestern are inviting adolescents to participate in a study exploring the link between stress and emotional well-being. The goal of this research is to understand youth emotional health and build programs that increase resilience.

10-Minute Survey

Completed entirely online.

Inclusive Outreach

Family-oriented and diverse.

Adolescent wellness

What to Expect

  • 1

    A parent or guardian completes the initial contact form.

  • 2

    Teens complete a 10-minute online survey about moods and stress.

  • 3

    Survey can be taken on a phone, tablet, or computer.

  • 4

    Eligible teens may be invited to a larger wellness program study.

Participation

Help Shape Future Wellness Programs

This research is a collaborative effort between three leading institutions. By participating, your family helps researchers build programs that increase resilience and emotional health for youth across the country.

All information is managed through a secure, HIPAA-compliant dashboard to protect your family's privacy.

Who Can Participate?

Your teen may be eligible for this research if they meet the following criteria:

Adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17.
Must currently live in California, Illinois, or Tennessee.
Teens who may be experiencing elevated stress or "low" moods.
Parent/guardian consent and teen assent are required.
Benefits & Compensation

Compensation for Time & Travel

$10

Gift card for completing the initial contact and 10-minute online survey.

$300

Teens qualifying for the larger study.

$30

Parents of teens participating in the larger study.

Secure Research Collaboration

This research is a joint effort between Vanderbilt University, UCLA, and Northwestern University. We prioritize your family's data protection.

Vanderbilt UCLA Northwestern

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this study?
It aims to understand the connection between stress and well-being in youth to help develop better resilience programs.
Is our information private?
Yes. All data is managed through a secure, HIPAA-compliant dashboard to protect your family's privacy.
Where do we have to go?
This initial screening survey is conducted entirely online at your convenience.
Who is conducting this research?
This is a collaborative effort between Vanderbilt University, UCLA, and Northwestern University.

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Collaborative Research: Vanderbilt • UCLA • Northwestern