Chatbot-based support for teens who self-harm
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a chatbot that teaches acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to teens who have hurt themselves on purpose. The chatbot is used on your phone and may help you find healthier ways to cope.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be between 10 and 19 years old.
- You need to have hurt yourself on purpose (without wanting to die) at least five times in the past year.
- You need to have a smartphone that you can use, with texting and internet access.
- You must have a parent or guardian who can sign a form saying it's okay for you to join.
- You cannot have major thinking or learning challenges that would make it hard to use the program, and you cannot have had a serious mental health crisis in the last month.
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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