The Elm

Researchers are looking for people worried about recent changes in their thoughts and perceptions. You may be eligible if experiencing one or more of the following:

• Unusual thoughts
• Questioning if things are real or imaginary
• Suspiciousness or paranoia
• A sense of having special powers or unrealistic plans for the future
• Unusual experiences with seeing or hearing things that are not there

The purpose of this study is to see how unusual thoughts, suspiciousness or paranoia, and unusual experiences with seeing or hearing things that are not really there can be used to predict risk of psychosis through computerized tasks. During the COVID-19 pandemic, all research sessions will take place online over a secure videochat application.

An initial screening will be done. Then, if the study is found to be a good fit, you will be invited to participate in the main study. Participants will be compensated $30 per hour, for a total of $385 to $430 depending on the group.

For more information, please call at 667-401-2123, email at capr-youthfirstlab@umbc.edu, or visit our website at https://youthfirstlab.weebly.com/contact-us.html. If you are younger than 18, please have your parent/guardian call.