Get Involved – Einstein Center for Youth Mental Health

Help shape our research by sharing your experiences or participating in our study on mental disorders in youths and young adults.

At ECYM, youths and young adults are not only at the center of research — they actively help shape it. We work with adolescents and young adults
experiencing early stages of mental disorders to improve early detection and treatment in a sustainable way. At the same time, the perspectives of those affected and their families are directly integrated into our research.

Active involvement of young people in research

The perspectives of youths − with and without personal experience of mental health conditions − as well as those of their families, are a core element of ECYM.

Participants are actively involved in advisory boards and research processes—from the development of studies through to their implementation.
This participatory approach strengthens the relevance and quality of research and fosters trust between science and society.

If you’re interested, please send an email to cindy.jagorska@hu-berlin.de

Be part of our Study

The ECYM cohort aims at youths aged 12–35 who are experiencing the early signs of a mental disorder, a first episode of psychosis, or cannabis abuse. We will follow participants for up to 4 years to better identify and treat mental disorders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will be done?

We offer the following to participants in our study:

Regular interviews/questionnaires
Neuropsychological testing
MEG/EEG examination
MRI examination

How much time should I plan for?

A total of 16 study sessions are scheduled over a period of up to four years.
14 of the 16 sessions can be completed by you online, for example from home.
A study session typically lasts between 60 and 120 minutes.

Who can participate?

Youths between the ages of 12 and 35

What do I get in return for my support?

You will receive €10 for every hour you spend participating in the study.
Your travel expenses will be reimbursed.

We look forward to your participation!

Are you interested, or do you have any questions?

Just send us an email with your name, age, and contact details. Your parents are also welcome to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you and will get back to you as soon as possible.

E-Mail: ecym-mitmachen@charite.de

Your Experience Matters – Join Our Study on Youth Mental Health!

Active involvement of young people in research

Be part of our Study

Frequently Asked Questions

What will be done?

How much time should I plan for?

Who can participate?

What do I get in return for my support?

Are you interested, or do you have any questions?

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