A program to help young people with social media overuse
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a type of talk therapy (ACT-based psychoeducation) to help people ages 18-30 who feel they use social media too much. It aims to give you practical skills to cut back and feel more in control.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 30 years old.
- You must agree to take part on your own free will.
- You must have a high score (4 or above) on a social media addiction scale.
- You cannot have hearing or speech problems that would make filling out surveys hard.
- You cannot already be in a similar program or getting treatment for a mental health condition.
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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