The Oak Park Public Library has partnered with researchers at Northwestern University to co-develop a mental health program for high school students.
The program is now recruiting for focus groups. The research team seeks (1) caregivers of high school students who identify as Black or African American and are experiencing sadness, and (2) high school students in grades 9-12.
Caregivers of high schoolers
The research team is recruiting eligible caregivers of high school students who identify as Black or African American and are experiencing sadness. Participants receive $30 for the group session they participate in.
Requirements:
- Attend one focus group session either in-person at the Oak Park Public Library or via Zoom (approx. 60-90 minutes each).
- During the focus group, you will be asked for:
- Your opinion about what might help us add a mental health resource called Project YES to the Oak Park Library.
- Your help to design strategies to add Project YES to the library.
High school students
The research team seeks eligible high school students in grades 9-12 to help test out the program at the library. Students can earn up to $115 in gift cards for participating.
Requirements include attending two in-person sessions at the Oak Park Public Library (1 hour each), completing online surveys, and sharing your feedback to help improve the program for other students.
Eligible participants will be compensated with up to $115 in gift cards. They will receive $30 for the first session, $60 for the second session, and $25 for the follow-up online survey.
Students who complete the survey will be entered into a raffle to win one of three $100 Visa gift cards, regardless of eligibility. And if you refer a friend to the program and they mention your name, you get an extra entry into the month’s raffle.
In addition to compensation, participants will learn practical tools to help manage anxiety and stress. And by participating, they will be contributing to mental health research for high school teens.
Contact the research team for more information: