Remote behavioral activation program for teens with depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a remote program that helps teens with depression learn behavioral activation (a way to feel better by doing positive activities). You would use a smartphone app and check in online, without needing to go to a clinic.
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Who can take part
- You are between 13 and 19 years old.
- You have been referred for major depression treatment and your doctor says depression is your main problem.
- You have a smartphone you can use.
- You speak English.
- You have not already completed a full course of an effective talk therapy for depression.
- You do not have a developmental disability or severe mental health condition that needs more urgent care.
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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