Skills for Wellness program for youth coping with mental health risks
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a structured skills program to help children and teens (ages 9–21) cope with early mental health warning signs such as anxiety, mood swings, or unusual thoughts. It may help participants build practical coping tools and well-being.
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Who can take part
- Be a FORBOW (Families Overcoming Risks and Building Opportunities for Well-Being) participant
- Be between 9 and 21 years old
- Have one or more early mental health warning signs (like anxiety, early psychotic-like experiences, or mood instability)
- Not have a diagnosis of a severe mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe major depression
- Have had no more than 3 sessions of structured psychological therapy in the past 12 months
- Understand English well enough to benefit from the program
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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