
Global Open Science
Healthy Brain Network
A landmark study providing no-cost mental health and learning evaluations to thousands of children and adolescents — transforming lives today and advancing youth mental health care for the future.
Making Mental Health Care More Accurate and Effective
The goal of the Healthy Brain Network is bold: to find biological markers of childhood mental health and learning disorders. Based in Harlem, we serve a diverse population, providing families with crucial insights into their children’s developmental needs, connections to care, and access to school-based accommodations.
At the same time, every participant helps advance groundbreaking research into how young brains develop, bringing us closer to achieving better care for all kids.
About the Healthy Brain Network
Families with children ages 5 to 21 are eligible for a no-cost, comprehensive mental health and learning evaluation. Families agree to participate in our research study by completing numerous comprehensive assessments.

What to Expect
Participating families will have four to five appointments with a licensed clinician and our research team. Healthy Brain Network staff will evaluate your child’s physical and mental health through a combination of physical tasks, interviews, and data collection tools, such as EEG and voice or video recordings. Learn more about the activities participants can expect.

What You’ll Receive
At the end of the study, families will receive a comprehensive report of the clinical assessments and learning evaluations, a consultation with a clinician to discuss their results, and recommendations for further treatment if necessary. Healthy Brain Network reports are suitable to support the IEP or 504 plan process to receive school accommodations if warranted. Participants also receive up to $125 for their time completing research-related tasks.

Benefits of Participation
Families consistently tell us that their experience at the Healthy Brain Network exceeded their expectations. Many have described it as a turning point for their family, citing both the warmth and professionalism of our staff and the value of the diagnostic information and care resources they received. Parents who participate walk away with a clearer understanding of their child’s needs and a plan for what to do next.



Participate in the Healthy Brain Network
Families with children and adolescents ages 5 to 21 are eligible to receive a no-cost, comprehensive evaluation through the Healthy Brain Network.
Other Studies
Is your child currently too young for the Healthy Brain Network? Are you looking for more than just an evaluation? Our efforts to understand how children’s brains develop go beyond the Healthy Brain Network. Check out our other ongoing studies.
Neuronal Correlates Study
For children ages 8 to 11 years old who have ADHD or autism spectrum disorder (no formal diagnosis necessary). Participants receive a no-cost psychoeducational and autism evaluation.

Brain and Behavior Study
For families with children ages 18 to 48 months who have language, social or, behavior concerns. Participants receive a no-cost comprehensive developmental evaluation.
