Using smartphones to help teens with depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to help teens with depression using their smartphones. It uses a method called behavioral activation, which focuses on doing activities that improve mood. You'll be part of an online group that supports each other and works through the program at your own pace.
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Who can take part
- You are between 13 and 19 years old.
- You have been referred for depression treatment and have moderate depression (based on a doctor's assessment or a score of 8 or higher on the PHQ-8 questionnaire).
- Depression is your main health concern.
- You speak English.
- You have access to a smartphone.
- You have not already completed a full course of talk therapy for depression.
- You do not have a developmental disability (like intellectual disability or autism) or severe mental health conditions (like active suicidal thoughts, psychosis, substance use, bipolar disorder, or conduct disorder).
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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