Young Emerging Adult Research Study

WHO CAN TAKE PART IN THE STUDY?

Must be 18–25 years, be able to attend in-person sessions at CU Boulder, and have a personal history of bipolar disorder or no mental health history.

WHAT DOES THIS STUDY REQUIRE OF PARTICIPANTS?

Study includes some or all of the following parts (EARN UP TO APPROX. $400):

• Phase 1: Interview about your thoughts and feelings, cognitive questions, computer surveys. Can take place remotely (via Zoom) or in person at CU Boulder (your choice!). Pays $25/hour for approximately 2-4 hours.
• Phase 2a: Behavioral Lab Tasks: including, computer tasks, physiological monitoring (e.g., heart rate) questionnaires. Takes place in person at CU Boulder (your choice!). Pays $25/hour for up to 3 hours.
• Phase 2b: fMRI Scan: Option to view emotional images and think about emotions while in a brain imaging scanner, computer tasks, questionnaires. Phase 2b will take place in person at CU Boulder or possibly at CU Anschutz. Pays $25/hour for approximately 3 hours.
• Phase 3: Follow-ups: Opportunities to participate in paid follow-up surveys four times a year for up to 2 years. Can take place remotely (via Zoom) or in person at CU Boulder (your choice!). Pays $25/hour (1 hour each) with up to 8 surveys spread over 2 years (8 hours total).
• Opportunities to participate in additional studies may also be available.

WILL PARTICIPANTS BE COMPENSATED?

$25/hour