How Family Income Changes Affect Child Mental Health and Brain Function
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how changes in a parent's income affect children's mental health, stress levels, and brain development. Researchers will follow children whose parents are in a financial support program to understand these connections better.
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Who can take part
- Your child was between ages 5 and 14 when a parent started the Every Dollar Counts program
- Your child is now between ages 10 and 18
- A biological parent you live with was enrolled in the original Every Dollar Counts income study
- For brain imaging visits: your family lives within 2 hours of downtown Chicago (or you're willing to travel for appointments)
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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