Life skills program to help teens in care avoid substance use
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a life-skills program can help teens aged 12-17 living in children's homes make healthier choices about substance use. Participants will answer questionnaires and learn skills to build resilience.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 17 years old
- You currently live in a participating children's home or group care facility
- You can understand and answer questions in the study surveys
- Your legal guardian or the home's director has signed a permission form
- You agree to take part in the program
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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