Florida International University

This study is creating and testing a program to help Hispanic/Latino high school students in Florida quit using e-cigarettes. The program is based on counseling techniques and was designed with input from teens and community advisors. Researchers will test it with 120 students to…

This study is testing a new smartphone-based support program to help gay and bisexual men who use stimulants like cocaine or methamphetamine stay consistent with their daily HIV prevention pills (PrEP). The program combines positive psychology exercises with a reward system for t…

This study tests whether a remote parenting program can prevent behavior problems in infants from high-risk families. Families with 12- to 18-month-olds showing early signs of behavior issues receive six video-call sessions of either a specialized infant behavior program or stand…

This study is testing whether adding three extra parent training sessions focused on stress management to an existing parenting program leads to better long-term results for families. It involves 120 families with young children who have ADHD or significant disruptive behavior. R…

This study is testing a brief, 5-session counseling program called LEAD, delivered by trained peer counselors, to help fathers in Kenya who are experiencing depression and some alcohol use. The goal is to see if this program improves fathers' mental health, parenting, and their c…

This study is testing whether a free, clinician-supported mobile app can help reduce mental health symptoms in World Trade Center responders now living in Florida. It will involve 120 responders who speak English or Spanish and are experiencing symptoms like PTSD, anxiety, depres…

This study is testing a short therapy module called 'Give to Others' (GO) to see if it can reduce suicidal thoughts and feelings of being a burden in teenagers. It involves 60 teens, ages 12 to 17, who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. The goal is to se…

This study aims to find a way to predict who will benefit from a non-invasive brain stimulation therapy for depression called rTMS. Researchers will use simple brain wave recordings (EEG) from 30 participants before and after treatment to look for patterns. The goal is to identif…