mBridge

mBridge is recruiting young people to participate in an app-based, psychosocial intervention intended to study the effectiveness of virtual therapy for at-risk adolescents with mood symptoms.

Participants will have the opportunity to participate in an app-based psychosocial intervention and virtual group therapy setting with peers aged between 13-17 years old.

We are currently recruiting for mBridge.

Below is a list of the eligibility and exclusion criteria for prospective participants.

Participants

• Eligible participants must be adolescents (between 13-17 years of age).
• In acute crisis care (ED or outpatient crisis clinic) due to suicidal ideation or behaviors at the time of recruitment.
• Any ethnic group or gender.
• Have access to an internet connection, as meetings are held online.
• English literacy.

Exclusion Criteria

• Current co-occurring diagnosis likely to affect ability to participate including substance dependence and psychosis.
• Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Do not use a smartphone.
• Currently receiving outpatient mental health services (within the past 3 months).
• Does not live within Stanford catchment area.
• Significant intellectual disability.

If you are interested and eligible to partake in this study, please contact us here.