Muse: The magazine of science, culture, and smart laughs for kids and children

A NEW DIRECTION

Physician Paul Croarkin is testing a new treatment for depression in kids and teens, and he’s come to a hospital advisory board for help. He presents a slideshow explaining his research, then asks the board members what they think of his presentation. He also wants to know how he could find volunteers for his project, something he’s had trouble doing. The board members ask questions and give suggestions, and Croarkin, a psychiatrist, listens carefully and plans how to use what they tell him. But these board members aren’t other doctors or scientists; they’re not even adults. This

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