This study is currently not recruiting participants.

Therapists and Mental Health Clinicians Needed for Telehealth Therapy Research Study

C
Casey Pederson

Primary Investigator

A
Allison Meyer

Primary Investigator

Not Recruiting
18 years - 100 years
All
Phase N/A
20 participants needed
1 Location

Brief description of study

What is this study about?
Our team in the Department of Psychiatry at IU School of Medicine is working to develop a tool to help therapists make better decisions about when to use telehealth with youth and family. To help guide this work, we are interested in learning more about how clinicians currently use telehealth in their clinical practice. We are currently conducting interviews with therapists and clinicians to gain insight and perspectives on current practices and key decision points in determining the appropriate use of teletherapy.

Informationhis study will be used to help clinicians understand patient experiences with teletherapy and use teletherapy to best help children and adolescents with their mental health concerns.

Who can take part?
Mental health clinicians and therapists who use telehealth to provide therapy services to youth and families. 

Detailed description of study

What happens during study participation?
  • Complete a 1-hr interview through Zoom or in-person at Riley PCC about your experiences engaging in teletherapy. 
  • At the end, we will ask you if you are willing to be contacted to participate in future research studies conducted by our team on the topic. 
  • We will makevideo and audio recordings of the interview that will occur via ZoomHealth, so being on camera will be required. 
Incentive/compensation
  • E-gift card

Additional Information
Study title: DevelopingClinical Decision Making Tool to Enhance the Appropriate Application of Telehealth Services for Youth and Families (Project STAY)

Theudy is being conducted by Dr. Allison Meyer and Dr. Casey Pederson ofhe Indiana University Department of Psychiatry. It is funded by the Indiana University Health Values Fund.

To learn more about PI Dr. Allison Meyer, MA, PhD and her research interests, please visit this link: https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/63202/meyer-allison

To learn more about PI Dr. Casey Pederson, MA, PhD and her research interests, please visit this link: https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/52058/pederson-casey

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: all
  • Age: 18 years - 100 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:
  • Mental health clinician or therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, HSPP) who provides teletherapy to youth and families
  • Licensed at masters or doctoral level

Online study
Updated on 21 Nov 2025. Study ID: 19478 - MHC

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