Social media and your mental health study
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how getting a first smartphone and using social media might affect the mental health of young teens. If you join, you will answer surveys about your feelings and experiences.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 10 to 14 years old
- Your parents just bought you your first smartphone
- Both of your parents agree to let you be in the study
- You agree to be in the study too
- You can read and speak English well enough to fill out surveys
- You do not have severe developmental problems like autism or language delay
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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