ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR

This study tests a program called iCHART, designed to help teens aged 12-18 who have depression or suicidal thoughts. The program connects them to mental health care and safety planning. Researchers hope it will reduce suicide-related events by 50% compared to usual care.

This study tests a new type of talking therapy called mentalization-based therapy (MBT) for young people aged 10-17 who struggle with aggressive or violent behavior. The therapy aims to help them understand their own feelings and those of others. Half of the 632 participants will…

This study tests an interactive education program called iTRAC-HERO for 7th graders aged 12-14. The program teaches emotion regulation skills to help teens make safer sexual decisions and reduce risky behaviors. Researchers will measure changes in sexual self-efficacy and HIV pre…

This study tests a fully online program called Yes and Know for teens aged 14-19. The program includes group sessions and digital tools to teach about sexual health, relationships, and life skills. About 1,200 teens will take part, with half receiving the program and half receivi…

This study tests whether a family-centered program can help teens (ages 10–19) and their families adopt healthier lifestyles to prevent heart disease. About 1,280 participants from 32 villages in Uganda will take part. The program focuses on diet, exercise, and other heart-health…

This study tests a family-centered program for children and teens who have conflicts at home because of too much gaming or screen use. About 170 families in Swedish social services will take part. The program focuses on improving parent-child warmth and reducing arguments around …

This study tests a telehealth program called C-READY that helps teens with sickle cell disease improve thinking skills like planning and problem-solving. The goal is to prepare them to manage their own health care as they grow up. About 120 teens aged 10-18 will take part, and th…

This study tests a new tool called the Family Media Check-In that helps parents and teens work together to create a family media plan. About 300 parent-teen pairs will try it and report how satisfied they are with the plan and how much conflict it reduces. The goal is to see if s…

This study tests a program called Let's Talk Birth Control, which includes a printed guide and a website to help teens pick a birth control method. About 1,500 teens at community health centers will take part. The goal is to see if the program reduces unprotected sex and helps te…

This study follows 200 teens aged 12-18 who use cannabis daily or near-daily and have some depression symptoms. Using smartphone surveys several times a day, researchers track cannabis use, mood, and suicidal thoughts to see how they change over time. The goal is to learn when an…

This study looks at how adolescents and young adults (ages 15-29) with cancer prefer to be involved in decisions about their treatment. Researchers will use made-up scenarios to see if participants want an active, collaborative, or passive role. The goal is to better understand w…

This study explores whether teachers can be trained to deliver mental health support to teenagers in rural India. About 216 students from 60 low-cost private schools will take part. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and effective for improving teen mental health.

This study tests a 4-session drug education program called iDECIDE for middle and high school students who recently violated their school's substance use policy. About 300 students will be randomly assigned to either take the program right away or wait. Researchers will measure c…

This study is testing a web-based tool called ChangeGradients that uses machine learning to create personalized stories for teens who drink alcohol. The goal is to help them understand the risks and make healthier choices. Researchers are recruiting 200 adolescents aged 15-17 who…

This study looks at whether training psychiatric care teams to talk about sexual health with young patients (ages 15 and up) increases those conversations. Researchers will survey 770 teens hospitalized for psychiatric disorders about their sexual health and any side effects from…