We're advancing the science of parent well-being.

We are dedicated to developing an evidence-based solution to support parents’ emotional and mental well-being. Through research, we're driving our mission forward: ensuring no parent suffers silently from perinatal mental heath disorders.

We are recruiting participants for the following studies:

About this Study
Who Can Participate

Non-Hispanic Black and pregnant women

Age 18 years or older

Living in the United States

Own a smartphone with reliable internet access

Qualify for federal assistance programs (e.g., Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, TANF)

What Participation Involves

Participate in a one-hour interview about your pregnancy, your mental health, finding a place to live, accessing healthy food, receiving a reliable income, and transportation to doctor’s appointments.

Participation Perks

Earn a $40 gift card for completing the interview

Confidentiality and Privacy

All participant information will be kept strictly confidential. Data shared for research purposes will be de-identified to protect privacy. This study has been reviewed and approved by Solutions Institutional Review Board.

How to Enroll

Enroll through this link.

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Moment for Parents Usability Study with Pregnant Women

About this Study

This study explores how the Moment for Parents app can support pregnant women with their mental health. We aim to enroll at least 100 women early in their pregnancies, who will use the app for 30 days and provide feedback through a brief survey and interview. Their input will help us refine the app to better support other pregnant women.

Who Can Participate
  • Less than 24 weeks pregnant
  • Age 18 or older
  • Living in Michigan
  • Own a smartphone with internet access
  • Can read, write, and understand English
What Participation Involves
  • 30 days of free access to the Moment for Parents app, which includes a chatbot checking in on emotional and mental well-being.
  • Optional access to free mental health services, if needed.
  • A 5-10 minute survey and a 30-minute interview to share their experience after using the app.
Participation Perks
  • Flexibility to participate from anywhere using a smartphone.
  • Up to $40 in gift cards: $10 for completing the survey and $30 for the interview.
Confidentiality and Privacy

All participant information will be kept strictly confidential. Data shared for research purposes will be de-identified to protect privacy. This study has been reviewed and approved by the University of Michigan Institutional Review Board (Study Number: HUM00228070).

How to Enroll

Download the Moment for Parents app through Google Play or the Apple App Store.