Paid single session research study for families (cash payment)

The Department of Behavioral Sciences is looking for families to take part in a study looking at relaxation techniques in developing children. During the study, parent and child will complete brief physical and mental health measures, as well as a simplified meditation session. The entirety of the study can be completed in one visit.

To qualify, participants must be:

18-65 years old

Biological parent to a 5-11 year old

able to get assent from participating child

Earn $150 in cash upon completion of the following components:

3-5 minute online pre-screener

Mental health screener (parent and child individually)

Physical health measures (child only)

Meditation and practice session (child only)

All tasks can be completed in one visit and takes approximately 2-3 hours. We are currently prioritizing Saturday appointments.

For more information, please email or call the research coordinator.

Northwestern University

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

680 N. Lakeshore Drive

Chicago, IL 60611