Mindfulness Program to Prevent Substance Use in Teens
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a mindfulness program to help prevent substance use in young teens. Your child would learn relaxation and focus skills through online sessions.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be 10 to 14 years old.
- They need a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access.
- They must be able to speak English.
- Your child should not have been diagnosed with or treated for depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, autism, intellectual disability, or a substance use disorder.
- They cannot already be taking part in the Boricua Youth Study.
- No sibling of your child can have already joined this study.
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