Horticulture therapy for teens with depression and self-harm
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing gardening activities (called therapeutic horticulture) can help teenagers with depression who also hurt themselves on purpose. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce self-harm and improve mood.
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Who can take part
- You must have been diagnosed with moderate to severe depression.
- You must have a diagnosis of non-suicidal self-injury (hurting yourself on purpose, without wanting to die).
- You must be able to read, write, and communicate normally.
- You must not have certain other conditions like intellectual disability or autism.
- You must not have serious medical problems involving the brain or hormones.
- You cannot have had horticultural (gardening) therapy in the past 3 months.
- You must not have allergies to pollen, soil, or similar things.
- You must not be at risk for suicide.
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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