Study of emotional control in teens who self-harm
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how emotion control works in teens who have self-harmed (NSSI) in everyday situations, using brain and behavior measurements. You might help researchers understand what triggers and maintains self-harm, which could guide future supports.
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Who can take part
- You are 15 to 18 years old
- You are right-handed
- You can see normally or with glasses/contacts
- You have self-harmed at least 5 days in the past year
- You do not have certain mental health diagnoses (like borderline personality disorder or major depression) and are not in a high suicidal risk situation
- You can safely do an MRI scan (no metal in your body and you can tolerate being in the scanner)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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