Virtual Mental Health Workshop (Parents of Highschool Freshmen)
Hello everyone!
My name is Bradley Smith. I am a doctoral candidate of Clinical Psychology at Kansas City University. For my dissertation research, I am doing some community outreach and piloting a mental health workshop for parents of high school freshmen.
If you or someone you know might be interested, please check out the information below!
Thanks!
[My research study was approved by the KCU Institutional Review Board on May 13th, 2026. Study ID: 238705-1]
Parents Supporting Adolescent Mental Health: A Pilot Study
Parents of high school freshmen: Join a KCU Research Study and attend a free virtual workshop on adolescent mental health.
Principal Investigator: Bradley Smith, M.A. Doctoral Candidate Kansas City University
Purpose and brief description: This research study is evaluating a virtual mental health workshop designed for parents/guardians of high school students. The workshop provides education on recognizing early signs of mental health concerns and connecting families to evidence-based resources.
What to Expect:
Participation includes:
● A 3.5-hour virtual workshop (Zoom)
● A brief questionnaire before and after the workshop (~30 minutes each)
● A 30-minute group discussion about your experience
Total time commitment is approximately 4–5 hours.
Eligibility:
Participants must be:
● A parent or legal guardian of a high school freshman. This study is open to parents across the United States.
● Able to participate in an online Zoom session in English
Risks & Benefits: Some topics (e.g., depression, anxiety, substance use) may be sensitive and could cause mild emotional discomfort. Potential benefits include increased knowledge of adolescent mental health and available resources.
Compensation: Participants receive a free, evidence-based mental health toolkit and educational workshop.
Privacy: Participant information will be kept confidential. Responses will be de-identified, and findings will be reported in aggregate form.
Interested? To see if you are eligible and to sign up, please click our secure screening link: https://cphe.kansascity.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=7PNLL7RPXNNWACJC
For questions, email: Bradley.Smith@kansascity.edu