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Mood, anxiety & related conditions
Mental health research, explained
Studies in mental health explore new therapies, medications, and ways of providing care. They're guided by clinicians and depend on people who understand these conditions firsthand — people like you.
What taking part can look like
Talk with a study team who listens carefully to your experience, often for longer than a typical appointment.
Receive study-related care and check-ins at no cost to you, on a schedule explained up front.
Help researchers understand what really helps — shaping options for the next person who struggles.
Studies looking for participants
Set your location to see what's closest to you.
Enrolling now
TX
A Study for Adults Living with PTSD
WhoAdults ages 18–65 with chronic PTSD (symptoms for at least 3 months), not currently on regular psychiatric medications or in trauma-focused therapy
WhereAustin, TX
Time12 therapy sessions over 6–8 weeks, plus assessment and brain scan visits
CompensationUp to $900
Enrolling now
🏠 Remote
A study for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander youth and families improving mental health care
WhoNHPI youth ages 12–15 with prior therapy experience, and parents or guardians of NHPI children ages 5–15 who have received therapy
Time2 sessions over the course of the study (each 90 minutes, held via Zoom)
CompensationUp to $120 for youth participants; up to $240 for caregiver participants
Enrolling now
TX
A study for adults whose depression hasn't improved with standard treatment
WhoAdults 22–76 with major depression who have tried two or more antidepressants without enough improvement
WhereAustin, TX
Time13–15 months, in-person and virtual visits
CompensationUp to $1,825 (study care provided at no cost)
Enrolling now
TX
A study for adults experiencing depression with bipolar disorder
WhoAdults 18–65 with Bipolar I/II, currently depressed and stable on a mood stabilizer
WhereAustin, TX
Time6 weeks
CompensationCompensation may be provided for time and travel
Enrolling now
TX
A study for adults who want help cutting back on cannabis
WhoAdults 18–55 with cannabis use disorder who use regularly and are willing to stop
WhereAustin, TX
Time~10 weeks (7-day inpatient stay + outpatient visits)
CompensationCompensation may be provided for time and travel
Enrolling now
TX
A depression study for adults in Texas
WhoAdults with depression, in or able to travel to Texas
WhereAustin, TX
Enrolling now
TX
A Phase 2 depression study for adults in Austin (TARIAN-1)
WhoAdults 18–75 with recurrent MDD and a current episode lasting 6+ weeks
WhereAustin, TX
Time~8 clinic visits over ~4 months
CompensationReimbursement for time and travel
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