Garden therapy for teens with depression and self-harm
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special gardening program can help teenagers who feel depressed and hurt themselves on purpose. It looks at whether working with plants and nature can reduce the urge to self-harm.
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Who can take part
- You are a teenager diagnosed with moderate to severe depression.
- You have hurt yourself on purpose, without wanting to die, at least a few times.
- You and your parent or guardian agree to join the study.
- You can read, talk, and write well enough to take part.
- You are not allergic to pollen, soil, or garden plants.
- You have not done any structured gardening therapy in the last 3 months.
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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