ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR

This study tested a program called 'Family Connections' for teens and young adults (ages 15-21) living with HIV and their caregivers in Zambia. The goal was to see if group sessions providing family support and reducing self-stigma could help young people stick to their HIV medic…

This study tested whether an online education program about asthma, delivered by either trained teen peers or adults, could help other teenagers better manage their condition. It involved 48 adolescents with asthma, aged 14-17, who were split into groups to receive the peer-led p…

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 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 new online program called 'Me & You-Tech' designed to prevent teen dating violence. The program was given to 6th-grade students in some schools and compared to students in other schools who received their usual health education. Researchers wanted to see if th…

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

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 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 special virtual reality video game could help teenagers in the juvenile justice system learn to control their emotions better. Researchers wanted to see if the game was enjoyable and practical for teens to use, and if playing it could lead to improveme…

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 tested whether simple online tools could encourage LGBTQ+ youth to seek help for depression and anxiety. Researchers gave 81 participants different combinations of videos and online resources, delivered through a private Discord group, over four weeks. The goal was to …

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 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…