Teen helpline motivational interviewing study
This study tests if training teen helpline volunteers in motivational interviewing helps them better support other teens who text in for help. If you are a teen helpline volunteer or a teen who has used a helpline, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are a teen helper (volunteer) aged 14–19 or a teen user aged 13–19.
- You have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet.
- Volunteers must complete training activities and plan to stay on the helpline for the study.
- Teen users must have had at least 20 back-and-forth text chats with a helpline volunteer.
- Teen users must not currently be at high risk of suicide or needing emergency care.
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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