Skip to main content
The University of Pittsburgh
  • Pitt Home
  • Find People

Department of Psychiatry Youth and Family Research Program

Search form

  • Home
  • Research
    • About Our Research
    • Current Studies
    • Completed Studies
    • Participate In Our Research
  • People
  • Registry
    • Overview
    • YFRP Research Registry
    • Pitt+Me
  • Resources
    • Overview
    • Education and Information
    • Services and Support
    • Resources for Individuals & Families
    • Resources for Educators & Healthcare Professionals
  • Contact Us
    • Overview
    • Directions
    • Lab Members
    • Parking Map

Coronavirus Update

View an update regarding YFRP procedures and the COVID-19 outbreak »

The Youth and Family Research Program

The Youth and Family Research Program in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh is dedicated to understanding the causes, course, prevention, and treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and related behavioral health problems, alcoholism, and drug addictions across the life cycle. Learn more about our research »
  • About our Research

    Learn more about our research »

  • Current Studies

    Learn more about the studies we're currently conducting »

  • Community Resources

    View our list of community resources »

  • Contact Us

    View our directions, parking, and contact information »

  • Department of Psychiatry

    View the University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry website »

  • YFRP Staff

    Learn more about the Youth and Family Research Program staff members »

  • About our Research

    Learn more about our research »

  • Current Studies

    Learn more about the studies we're currently conducting »

  • Community Resources

    View our list of community resources »

  • Contact Us

    View our directions, parking, and contact information »

  • Department of Psychiatry

    View the University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry website »

  • YFRP Staff

    Learn more about the Youth and Family Research Program staff members »

News and Events

View All News
APSARD Virtual Conference 2021, for professionals and researchers, 1/15-1/17. Learn about the latest in research on ADHD internationally. Unable to attend the conference? Recorded sessions now available; click here to learn more
YFRP 2020 Dolly the Sheep Award awarded to Montaya Dawkins; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award awarded to Isaac Cason and Jenna Pelly
Dr. Frances Wang joins the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry and is awarded a five year grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to study the development of genetically based pathways underlying problematic alcohol use
Dr. Heather Joseph, who joined the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry in 2019, is awarded a five year grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to study early signals of inattention in neonates and infants at familial risk for ADHD
Dr. Traci Kennedy awarded Klingenstein Fellowship to investigate smartphone ADHD intervention for young adults
YFRP receives federal funding to research prevention of opioid diversion in primary care
View All News

The Youth and Family Research Program is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. We view it as critical that the YFRP is welcoming and affirming to all people and that we value the richness of individuals’ lives and experiences. We strive to achieve this through our research, our interactions with participants, training of our staff, and overall lab culture.

Department of Psychiatry Youth and Family Research Program

Office Address:
Parkvale Building
200 Meyran Avenue
Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Mailing Address:
Youth and Family Research Program
3811 O'Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA  15213-9847

Revised 02/02/21Copyright 2021 Send feedback about this site