Technology Assisted Programs That Promote Mental Health for Teenagers

The mission of this project is to develop novel systems of care that can provide efficacious,
scalable, cost-effective, participant friendly behavioral intervention technologies (BITs)
for the prevention of depression in adolescents. The investigators define BITs as
interventions that use information and telecommunications technologies such as the internet,
mobile or traditional phones, computers and/or other technologies to support and deliver
psychological and behavioral interventions. Through usability testing, focus interviews, and
field trials, investigators may modify the technologies and intervention based on immediate
usage data.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Has a score of 12-39 (males) / 15-39 (females) on the Center for Epidemiologic Studies
Depression Scale (CES-D) OR reported past month use of marijuana, cigarettes, alcohol
or other substances on the Center for Disease Control Youth Risk Behavior Survey
(YRBS).

- Is familiar with the use of computers and the Internet, as well as mobile phones

- Is able to speak and read English

- Is between 14-19 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

- Is currently taking an antidepressant medication or has taken one in the previous 3
months

- Has visual, hearing, voice, or motor impairment that would prevent completion of study
procedures or use of the Internet or mobile phone

- Is diagnosed with a psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, dissociative disorder,
current substance dependence, or other diagnosis for which participation in this trial
is either inappropriate or dangerous. Inclusion of participants with symptoms of
anxiety disorders, eating disorders and substance abuse disorders will be made on a
case-by-case basis.

- Is severely suicidal (has ideation, plan, and intent in the past 12 months) .