CURRENTLY RECRUITING:
Neonatal Predictors of Anxiety Disorders (N-PAD)
We are looking for pregnant mothers 18 years or older in their third trimester. There are 5 visits total across 2 years; the first visit takes place during pregnancy and can be completed virtually. The second visit takes place shortly after birth; your child will receive an MRI scan and you will be asked to complete surveys during this visit. The final 3 follow-up visits take place when your child is 4 months, 14 months, and 24 months old–during these appointments, you will be asked to complete surveys and tasks with your child. You will earn up to $350 for completion of the study. If interested, please call or text (314) 312-2684, or email NPAD@wustl.edu, and someone will be in touch to determine if you are eligible. You may also visit https://redcap.wustl.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=48CM7LMLE9 to determine if you are eligible for this study; if eligible, a research team member will reach out to you!
Attention in ADHD and Anxiety (AAA)
Attention in ADHD and Anxiety (AAA)
We are currently recruiting children for this study of childhood anxiety and ADHD. Children who are 8-12 years old may be eligible to participate. Children complete two visits including surveys, EEG, MRI, and a diagnostic interview. Parents will be provided a research diagnosis for their children. Families are compensated up to $200 for participation in this study.
For more information, please contact Molly Mendoza at m.mendoza@wustl.edu or 314-502-9837 (Call or Text)
If you are interested in this study, please contact us HERE
Helpful Books for Parents
What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (What to Do Guides for Kids) by Dawn Huebner and Bonnie Matthews
Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents by Ronald Rapee PhD (Author), Ann Wignall D Psych (Author), Susan Spence PhD (Author), Heidi Lyneham PhD (Author), Vanessa Cobham PhD (Author)
Referrals for Anxiety Disorders
First contact your pediatrician to discuss your child’s symptoms and ask about treatment options. You can also call your insurance company to inquire about psychiatrists and therapists that take your insurance in your area. Additionally, you can call 314.454.TEEN for referral options.
- This referral line is staffed by St. Louis Children’s Hospital and will find a provider in your area that takes your insurance
- Ask for a child psychiatrist AND/OR
- Ask for a therapist that does cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Therapists
- St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute
- 1129 Macklind Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 (314) 534-0200
- St. Louis Children’s Hospital – Psychology Suite
- (314) 454-4013
Psychiatry (physicians):
- Mercy Clinic Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Intake: Ann Keevan
- (314) 251-6898
- Clayton Behavioral
- 9890 Clayton Rd, St. Louis, MO 63124 (314) 222-5830
- BJC Behavioral Health (takes Medicare/Medicaid)
- 1430 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63103
- (314) 206-3700
- Chad M. Sylvester, M.D., Ph.D.
- Washington University School of Medicine
- (314) 286-1700
- *If you were a study participant, please indicate this when making the appointment.