ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR

This study tested a program called 'Family Connections' for teenagers and young adults (ages 15-21) living with HIV and their caregivers in Zambia. The program involved 10 group sessions over 6 months, aiming to build family support, reduce self-stigma, and help youth stick to th…

This study tested whether offering families phone-based support from a mental health 'navigator' could help children get care earlier. It involved 358 children who showed early signs of mental health concerns but had not yet received treatment. The program used computer screening…

This study tested whether a technology-based education program could help teenagers with asthma better manage their condition. Researchers compared programs led by trained teen peers to those led by adults, measuring effects on quality of life, asthma control, and confidence. The…

This study tested a school-based program designed to help autistic high school students improve key skills for adult life, like flexibility and planning. School staff delivered 25 lessons to 178 students, with support for using the skills at home. Researchers measured changes in …

This study tested whether a 6-week digital education program, where teens learn about high blood pressure and then teach an adult they know, could help lower the adult's blood pressure. Researchers worked with teens and adults to design the program, then enrolled pairs (one adult…

This study tested a new way to find and treat depression in teenagers at local health clinics in Mozambique. Researchers compared a special group talk therapy program to the usual care that was already available. The goal was to see if this new approach could work well in areas w…

This study tested a community program called Creating Peace, designed to prevent violence among teenagers. It brought together 581 young people aged 14-19 and police officers for group discussions to address racism, discrimination, and conflict. The goal was to see if this approa…

This study tested whether social media messages specifically designed for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) youth could prevent them from starting to vape. Researchers worked with over 1,100 teens and young adults to create and test these message…

This study tested a new online program called 'Me & You-Tech' designed to prevent teen dating violence. It involved 123 sixth-grade students across four middle schools. The program taught healthy relationship skills and was compared to the schools' usual health education to see i…

This study tested how a family-based program affects the developing brain to help prevent risky behaviors in African-American teens. Researchers used brain scans and questionnaires to see if the 6-week program changed how the brain handles rewards and self-control. The goal was t…

This study tested whether a virtual reality video game could help teens in the juvenile justice system learn to manage their emotions. The game used biofeedback, where players see their own heart rate and stress responses in real-time to help them practice calming down. Researche…

This study tested an online program called CEDARS, designed to teach teenagers skills to manage stress and improve their mental health. About 40 teens aged 14-19 participated in seven weekly online sessions or were placed on a waitlist. Researchers wanted to see if the program wa…

This study aimed to understand how the comforting presence of a parent or a close friend affects a teenager's stress response. Researchers measured brain activity, heart rate, and stress hormones in 202 adolescents while they completed emotional tasks in an MRI scanner, either al…

This study aimed to understand how the brain's response to social stress changes during puberty, and whether having a parent, friend, or another person nearby helps reduce that stress. Researchers at the University of Minnesota used MRI brain scans and measured stress hormones in…

This study aimed to find out if simple online tools could help LGBTQ+ youth get past barriers and seek mental health support. Researchers tested four different types of online content, like videos and links, with 81 teens and young adults in an anonymous Discord group. The goal w…

This study tested a smartphone app to see if regularly checking on a child's quality of life after a liver transplant could become a normal part of their care. About 200 children and their parents used the app to answer questions about daily life and health. The goal was to see i…