The Texas Childhood Trauma Research Network (UTMB IRB: 20-0200; PI: Cody Dodd, PhD) and The Texas Youth Depression and Suicide Research Network (UTMB IRB: 20-0215; PI: Melissa Defilippis, MD) are interested in speaking with youth who have gone through some difficult experiences. Participation involves a series of surveys and interviews about physical and mental health completed over the course of several years. 

Youth may be eligible to if they:
    • Are between the ages of 8 - 20 years;
    • Have a history of a traumatic event exposure, depression, OR suicidality;
    • Are able to dedicate time to several  virtual OR in-person assessments; and
    • Speak English or Spanish

Patient and providers can contact the research team for more information:  psych.research@utmb.edu or 409-747-8352.  To have the research team contact you, please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/shaJDbi8ky

Eligible participants may be able to participate in the following for free:

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy:

• ^{TF-CBT is a structured, short-term therapy designed to help young people overcome the impact of traumatic events.}
• ^{A trained TF-CBT therapist meets with the child and the parent once per week for 4 to 6 months (12 to 24 weeks).}
• ^{This family-focused treatment aims to teach effective coping strategies and make positive changes in the youth’s social environment to aid recovery and maintain progress.}
• ^{TF-CBT is scientifically proven to reduce symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety caused or worsened by traumatic events.}

Behavioral Activation:

• ^{Structured skill building approach to break the cycle of depression}
• ^{Developed from evidence based theories and practices}
• ^{Focused on setting goals to increase behaviors that align with personal values}
• ^{8 to 10 telehealth sessions with teen and caregiver}