Midwest Research Group, a subsidiary or St. Charles Psychiatric Associates, helps develop new tools for the treatment of a wide variety of mental health conditions. Midwest Research Group conducts research studies that provide valuable information to evaluate how new medications may help a variety of people including children, adolescents and adults. Some studies see how medications used for one symptom may also help other symptoms. Examples include: medication used to stabilize moods may also help memory in Alzheimer's patients or a medication that is used to treat ADHD may benefit Autism symptoms; or a once daily pill may be more effective if given through a monthly injection. The research studies conducted at Midwest Research Group are typically part of worldwide studies to help determine the best treatment options for people with a variety of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and various types of dementia including Alzheimer's disease.