ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR

This study tested a counseling program called the Friendship Bench for 106 teens aged 13-18 living with HIV and depression. The goal was to see if the program is feasible and acceptable, and whether it can reduce depression symptoms and improve engagement in HIV care. The study c…

This study tested whether a technology-based education program, delivered by peer mentors and adult educators, could help 48 teens aged 14-17 with asthma. The program aimed to improve asthma control, quality of life, knowledge, and self-confidence. Results are not yet available, …

This study tested a program where teenagers learn about high blood pressure and then teach an adult they know using a digital badge. Adults with high blood pressure and a teen partner were randomly assigned to either the blood pressure education badge or a job skills badge. The g…

This study tested a program called Family Connections for HIV-positive youth aged 15-21 and their caregivers in Zambia. The goal was to help teens manage their HIV by achieving an undetectable viral load and reducing self-stigma through increased family and social support. About …

This study tested a web-based program called 'Me & You-Tech' designed to prevent dating violence among 6th graders. It involved 123 students, their parents, and schools. The program aimed to teach healthy relationship skills and reduce both perpetration and victimization of datin…

This study tested a program called Creating Peace that aims to prevent violence among teens aged 14-19. The program teaches coping skills and addresses racism and discrimination. Researchers worked with 581 teens in community groups to see if the program reduces physical, sexual,…

This study tested whether anti-vaping social media messages designed specifically for sexual and gender minority (SGM) teens could prevent them from starting to vape. Over 1,100 SGM youth aged 13-20 who had not vaped recently received either tailored or generic messages. The goal…

This study tested whether short, intense exercise breaks—called 'exercise snacks'—could help teens reduce their mobile phone addiction. Over 5 months, 386 adolescents either did quick exercises like sprints or squats during school breaks or continued their usual routine. The goal…

This study tested a program called CEDARS designed to help teenagers ages 14-19 learn skills to manage stress. 36 teens took part, completing online modules and surveys. The goal was to see if the program was easy to use and if it helped reduce stress and improve mental health.

This study tested a virtual-reality video game designed to help teenagers who have been exposed to violence learn to control their emotions. 74 youth aged 13-17 from the juvenile justice system took part. The goal was to see if the VR game was enjoyable and if it improved their a…

This study tested a school-based program called Unstuck & On Target High School for autistic teens. The program teaches planning and flexibility skills through 25 one-hour lessons delivered by school staff. 178 teens took part, and researchers measured changes in classroom behavi…

This study tested whether offering 6 months of phone support from a mental health navigator helps children with early behavioral health symptoms get care. 358 children who had never received mental health treatment took part. The navigator helped families find and coordinate serv…

This study looked at how 208 children aged 11-14 react to social stress, like being judged while doing math. Researchers measured stress hormones, heart rate, and brain activity to see how parents and friends help calm them down. The goal was to understand why parental comfort be…

This pilot study looked at how well depression screening and treatment work for adolescents in primary care clinics in Mozambique. About 95 teens took part, with some clinics offering a type of talk therapy called interpersonal therapy and others offering usual care. The goal was…

This study tested whether online tools like YouTube videos, TikTok clips, and resource links could help LGBTQ+ youth (ages 14-19) with mild depression or anxiety feel more willing to seek professional help. 81 participants joined a private Discord server for 4 weeks, where they w…

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help teenagers with asthma learn about healthy sleep habits. 120 teens aged 14-17 took part, with some using the app and others not. Researchers measured changes in sleep knowledge, confidence, and daytime sleepiness to see if the ap…

This study looked at how having a parent or a best friend nearby affects teenagers' stress levels. Researchers measured stress hormones, heart rate, and brain activity in 202 teens while they viewed emotional images. The goal was to understand how this 'social buffering' changes …

This study tested a smartphone app to collect quality-of-life reports from children who had a liver transplant and their parents. The goal was to see if using the app regularly could help doctors better understand and support these patients. About 200 children aged 8 to 20 and th…

This study tested whether a 6-week program could change brain activity linked to risky behavior in 146 African-American teens. Researchers used MRI scans and surveys to measure emotional and cognitive control before and after the program. The goal was to understand how the progra…

This study adapted a program called STAT-ED to better support Black youth who come to the emergency room with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Researchers tested whether a patient navigator could help these young people and their families start and continue mental health treatment…