Screening evaluation for brain and behavioral health disorders

This is a screening study designed to carefully evaluate people who are healthy as well as those who may be at risk for psychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder. The researchers use these evaluations to see if participants are eligible for other research studies being conducted at the National Institute of Mental Health and partner institutions. The information gathered helps researchers understand brain health and behavior better.

Many research studies have specific requirements about who can participate, and those requirements vary from study to study. This screening protocol allows the National Institute of Mental Health to collect the information they need to match the right participants with the right studies, helping to advance our understanding of neurological and psychiatric conditions.