Active Studies
Family Perceptions of ADHD
We are developing a study to understand how cultural background relates to parents’ decision-making process regarding treatment for ADHD. Study results could help improve clinical services for children with ADHD.
By gaining a better understanding of what beliefs encourage parents to seek some types of treatment, this can help service providers tailor their treatment recommendations to the needs of different families and deliver more culturally competent services. This is a joint collaboration between clinical child psychology researchers at BC Children's Hospital and UBC.
If you’d like to learn more about the ADHD study, please contact jmah@bcchr.ca and mikami@psych.ubc.ca or visit the study page.
Adjunctive CElecoxib in Childhood-Onset OCD (ACE-OCD) study
Interested in a different approach to treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? We’re recruiting for a 12-week randomized controlled clinical trial of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory celecoxib as an add-on to current usual treatment in children and youth ages 7-18 years.
The study is based at BC Children’s Hospital and is accessible to families throughout B.C. through virtual visits. It includes monthly assessments of OCD and other symptoms with a physician from our team. Participants receive $25 after study visits and $50 following completion.
If you’d like to learn more about the Adjunctive CElecoxib in Childhood-Onset OCD (ACE-OCD) study, please reach out to aceocd@bcchr.ca or visit the study page.
Lab, Project & Program Websites
Visit the websites below to learn more about mental health research at BC Children's Hospital.
Eating Disorders Research Team
The Provincial Specialized Eating Disorders Program for Children & Adolescents, based at BC Children's Hospital, employs evidence-based therapies in the treatment of youth with eating disorders.
Mah Lab
We focus on clinical research to improve the lives of children, youth, and their families who have mental health difficulties. We are dedicated to the understanding of the unique strengths and challenges, and the beliefs, attitudes, and actions of this population, in order to develop and evaluate innovative and evidence-based practices for patients, professionals and public community.
Pediatric OCD and Psychiatry (POP) Research Program
Our program aims to improve the lives of children and families affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in British Columbia by providing assessments and group-based treatment approaches.