We are studying the brain patterns of people who have anorexia nervosa and those who don't have anorexia nervosa. We will look at MRIs, behavioral measures, and questionnaires to see if we can identify the brain activity associated with disgust. There will be a follow-up at 6 and 12 months.

This study identifies the bio-behavioral predictors and correlation of responses to Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention to Tics (CBIT) in young people with tic disorder.

The purpose of this study is to examine a new, experimental treatment for adolescents at risk for suicide attempts called neurofeedback training. In neurofeedback training, you are trying to control your brain function on purpose. In this study, your child will see their brain activity (displayed like a thermometer). He/she will recall positive memories to try to change the levels of their brain activity shown on the visual thermometer inside a scanner.

We are interested in learning more about how preconscious thinking works. Preconscious thinking are thoughts you aren't actively thinking about but can be thought of quickly with the right trigger. It is similar to a waiting room for your thoughts. We believe that preconscious thoughts are important for learning more about symptoms related to suicide and psychosis. This research will help us better understand how the preconscious relates to these mental health outcomes. Participants will be asked to complete a research visit where they will complete computer tasks while being monitored with EEG and video recording. We'll also ask participants to complete pre-visit mood check-ins which can be done remotely.

This study is being done to find out if vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) affects how different parts of the brain interact with each other and process information. Participants must be in the REVEAL study and have a new VNS device implanted for treatment of depression. The study will last for about 19 weeks after the VNS is implanted.

The purpose of this study is to look at a different type of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) that may reduce negative side effects while still providing relief from symptoms of major depression.

This study looks at the use of an implanted brain stimulator for people who have treatment resistant depression. The change in brain function by EEG and symptoms of depression will be examined. This study is open to people 22-55 years old with Medicare or Medicare Advantage insurance.

COMP360 is a human-made form of the naturally occurring chemical compound, psilocybin which may help in treating depression. In this research study we are comparing COMP360 to placebo, when administered with psychological support from a trained study therapist. Placebo is a substance that has no active medical ingredients and is commonly used in research studies to see if the investigational drug works better or is as safe as not taking anything at all.

We will examine whether the benefits of brain stimulation on mental functioning can be enhanced if an individual is actively engaging the target brain networks while receiving brain stimulation. The study includes two separate sessions and people will complete either a cognitive task or a perceptual task while we are measuring the change in brain function with EEG. Please fill out the linked screening questionnaire to determine if you are eligible.

We are studying treatment options for people who have depression. One group will practice hatha yoga and the other will have behavioral therapy. All treatments are done virtually via telehealth (computer) with no in person clinic visits.

We are interested in learning more about how Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and ketamine affect depressive symptoms. We are most interested in learning how anhedonia (lacking pleasure in life) is changed by these treatments. Patients who have been diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and who are also scheduled to receive ketamine or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) are being recruited for this study. We are looking to enroll a second group of participants into a healthy control group who have not been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder. This group will have a single 60 minute visit in which computer tasks and surveys will be completed while wearing an electroencephalogram (EEG) head cap to record brain activity.

Psilocybin is the perception-altering drug found in ‘magic mushrooms’ and we want to learn more about visual perception in people taking psilocybin and how these relate to brain functions. Participants will be given an investigational study drug during 2 visits and asked to come in for a total of 7 study visits. Participants will also be required to refrain from using recreational drugs while enrolled in the study, including, but not limited to, hallucinogens, ketamine, and marijuana.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether active Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy is better than no stimulation VNS Therapy in improving health outcomes for subjects with Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). All participants in this study will receive a VNS Therapy surgical implant, which works to reduce the symptoms of depression by sending mild electrical pulses to the vagus nerve in the neck. The vagus nerve is connected to areas of the brain associated with controlling the mood. Data will be collected on responses to study treatments, quality of life, productivity, and use of healthcare services.

The main purpose of this study is to see whether choline can help cognitive development (thinking / memory) in children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). The study will compare choline with a placebo to see if taking choline is better than taking a placebo. The placebo in this study looks and tastes like choline but has no choline in it. Choline is a nutrient found in many foods and is grouped within the vitamin B complex.

The purpose of the current study is to test the effects of two forms of cognitive training: visual perception training or visual cognitive control training in individuals with early psychosis.

In the first phase of the study, participants will be asked to complete two sets of appointments six months apart. During both sets of appointments, participants will be asked to complete interviews and questionnaires about their life experiences and mental health, and they will have an EEG and fMRI while completing computerized tasks. The second phase of the study is optional. In this phase, participants will test one of two forms of computerized cognitive training, or brain games. They will be asked to complete 10 hours of training over a 3-6 week period. After the training period is over, they will have two sets of follow up visits, one right after the training period and one five months later. At these appointments, participants will complete the same activities done in the first phase of this study, including the interviews, questionnaires, and imaging (fMRI and EEG) combined with computerized tasks. We are recruiting two groups of participants for this study. One group will include individuals who experience hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, or a psychosis disorder (i.e., schizophrenia), and the other group will be individuals who do not have a diagnosis or family history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or autism spectrum disorder.

The purpose of this investigation is to identify the potentially crucial role of anticipatory reward mechanisms maintaining bulimic behavior (i.e., binge eating and purging) in bulimia nervosa (BN).

The goal of this study is to identify food and body images that may cause strong emotional responses among individuals with eating and weight-related concerns. Specifically, the researchers are looking to identify a set of food images and body images that can be used in future research studies to examine differences in emotion-based reactions between individuals with and without eating disorder symptoms. Ultimately, this knowledge may help us better understand food and body-related emotional processes that might contribute to eating disorder attitudes and behaviors.

Currently, more than half of all women who are able to quit smoking cigarettes during pregnancy start smoking again within six months after they give birth. We want to find out if the drug bupropion (a commercially-available medicine) can help women who quit smoking during pregnancy to continue not smoking after they give birth. All study visits can be completed either in-person or virtually.

Having PTSD is associated with a higher risk of developing Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), which presents a major health risk for women, who are twice as likely as men to develop PTSD. The purpose of this study is to learn more about the mechanisms behind the relationship between PTSD and increased cardiovascular risk. Ultimately, our goal is to use the knowledge gained from this research study to help develop intervention and treatment strategies to protect the cardiovascular health of women with PTSD.

The purpose of this research is to find out whether the Autism Diagnostic Interview, 3rd edition (ADI-3) is useful for gathering information to help with the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (autism). Parents/caregivers will be asked to complete questionnaires and participate in two separate interviews about your child (the focus participant). We estimate that one interview will take 2-3 hours and the other will take 3-4 hours. Children will be asked to complete questionnaires (if they are able) and an in-person assessment that will take approximately 3-4 hours.

University of Minnesota researchers are conducting a research study to learn more about how an individually-delivered parenting program may help teens with self-harm. Eligible parents will be assigned by chance (like flipping a coin) to one of two conditions: (1) Healthy Emotions and Relationships with Teens – A Guide for Parents (HEART-P): a 12-session individually-delivered parenting program that teaches parents skills and strategies to help them respond to their adolescents’ emotions, or (2) wait list: parents will be offered the opportunity to receive HEART-P following their completion of the assessments during the study phase.

Risk for suicidal behavior in young people may include particular types of brain functions. The goal of this research is to learn more about the biology of the brain as it relates to suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

This study includes the development and evaluation of a person-centered employment preparation program for families of transition-aged youth with autism.

The purpose of this research project is to develop a registry and database of families with neurodevelopmental disorders.

This is a community-based study engaging diverse Minnesota adults aged >=18 years. The goal is to understand the public's acceptance and awareness of antimicrobial resistance and stewardship efforts and subsequently look at electronic educational methodology to increase antimicrobial stewardship public engagement.

This research is being done to collect blood and placenta samples to better understand how pregnancy impacts the health of mother and child. The goal of this research is to better understand what causes some pregnancy complications and how this impacts the longer term health of mothers and children.

The goals of the current proposal are to systematically approach the development and iterative testing of a novel, culturally-responsive, evidence-informed psychotherapeutic activities (MyGender Dolls) for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) children (ages 5-10) and their caregivers. There are two primary objectives: 1) to develop and refine the MyGender Dolls psychotherapeutic activities based on feedback from community stakeholders, and 2) to assess the initial feasibility, acceptability, and usability of the MyGender Dolls with TGD children and their caregivers.

A pilot study looking at an adult-based non-pharmacologic interventional trial in collaboration with psychologist who has expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adolescents with chronic disease and intellectual disability and developing processes towards independence in non-Sickle Cell Disease settings.

This study will test whether adding in daily weighing (5-7 days per week) is helpful in weight loss. In adults, it has been found to be helpful to have individuals who are obese to be more successful with their weight loss efforts if they weigh themselves at home every day. We want to see if this could be helpful in children as well. This research will last for about 12 weeks (3 months).