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Primary Care Based Depression Prevention in Adolescents
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Not Currently in a Depressive Episode
13-18
Years Old
Years Old
Conducted Nationwide
Experiencing an Elevated Level of Depressive Symptoms
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About Our Research Study
Help University of Illinois researchers evaluate an online program for preventing depression in teens. We are testing an online program called CATCH-IT (Competent Adulthood Transition with Cognitive-behavioral & Interpersonal Training) which is designed to help teens learn coping skills that may help prevent feelings of stress and low mood. The online program has four different parts – three parts are for teens and one part is for parents/guardians. The study will test which parts of the program help teens the most. We will use a method called randomization to determine which parts you will get. Randomization means that the program you are assigned is by chance, like drawing a name from a hat. It is possible for you and your parent/guardian to receive all four parts of the program, some of the parts of the program, or none of the program. Your participation in this study could lead to better approaches for helping teens at risk of depression. Enroll today! |
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Additional Information
The goal of this study is to evaluate which parts of the CATCH-IT program, designed to help teens learn coping skills which may help to prevent feelings of stress and low mood, are the most helpful for teens.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- 13-18 years old
- Experiencing an elevated level of depressive symptoms
- May have had past depressive episodes, but not in a current depressive episode
- Speak and read English
- In a current depressive episode
- Diagnosis of a psychotic or bipolar disorder
- Currently using medication therapy for depression, anxiety, or other internalizing disorders
- Any past psychiatric hospitalizations
- Any past suicide attempt or serious self-harm incident
- Current drug or alcohol abuse
- Current suicidal thoughts
- Significant intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Parent/guardian does not speak English or Spanish
The first step is enrollment in the study, which includes a phone interview, assessment, and baseline surveys. If you are eligible, you will then begin the program, which may include some, all, or none of the online CATCH-IT program.
During the first month, you will have a check-in phone call about your mood from the research team.
At 2 months, you will complete an online survey and have a check-in phone call about your mood from the research team.
At 6 months, you will have an online survey and a phone interview.
At 12 months, you will have an online survey and a phone interview.
During the first month, you will have a check-in phone call about your mood from the research team.
At 2 months, you will complete an online survey and have a check-in phone call about your mood from the research team.
At 6 months, you will have an online survey and a phone interview.
At 12 months, you will have an online survey and a phone interview.
Both parents and teens will be compensated at each phase of the study. If you complete all parts of the study, parents can receive a total of $50 and teens can receive a total of $150.
There is no cost for participation in this study.