Social media help for teens bullied online
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a social media program to help teens who have been bullied online and feel depressed. It aims to see if the program can reduce their sadness and help them cope better.
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Who can take part
- You are 12 to 18 years old
- You have moderate to severe depression (feeling very down most days)
- You have been bullied or harassed online at least a few times by one person, or once by two different people
- You do not have a serious health problem that needs immediate care or a condition that makes it hard to understand instructions
- You are not currently in a crisis needing urgent treatment
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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