The TeenWell Study
Participate in a study to understand and try to reduce depressive symptoms in teens.
Do you know a teenager who is feeling sad, down or lonely?
Researchers at the Center for Healthy Minds at UW–Madison want to learn whether smartphone apps can reduce depressive symptoms and promote well-being in teenagers.
About the Study:
The research study takes about 10 hours over 5 months. Participants will attend one in-person visit at the Center for Healthy Minds. All other study activities will be completed remotely. For the first 8 weeks, participants will use a wellness app for about 5 minutes a day and complete surveys about their thoughts and feelings. Throughout the study, they will wear a wristband that collects information about their heart rate and sleep and use a smartphone app that passively monitors their movements. Participants will complete a final set of online surveys 5 months after starting the study.
Participants must:
- Be 14 to 19 years old
- Be experiencing symptoms of depression
- Have no significant experience with meditation
- If under 18 years old, have a parent or legal guardian consent to participation
Teenagers do not need their own phone to participate!
Compensation
Participants can receive up to $200 for their participation.
Interested in Participating?
Learn more and find out if you are eligible here:
Take Survey
Questions? Contact us at teenwell_study@chm.wisc.edu or (608) 265-2596.