Teen Depression Research Study
Researchers are conducting a study to investigate how a new smartphone app can measure teens’ moods and feelings.
Fast Facts
Ages 13-18
Experiencing Symptoms of Depression Now or in the Past
Compensation Provided
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
Could a new journaling app help teens who are experiencing depression?
We are developing a new smartphone app called “Mirror.” This app is designed for journaling, and we are investigating how well it can measure teens’ moods and feelings.
During this 4-week study, participants will either complete journaling activities in Mirror, complete journaling activities in a different smartphone app, or not complete journaling activities at all.
Help improve resources for teen depression by joining this remote, compensated study!
Study Background
Could a new journaling app help teens who are experiencing depression?
We are developing a new smartphone app called “Mirror.” This app is designed for journaling, and we are investigating how well it can measure teens’ moods and feelings.
During this 4-week study, participants will either complete journaling activities in Mirror, complete journaling activities in a different smartphone app, or not complete journaling activities at all.
Help improve resources for teen depression by joining this remote, compensated study!
Additional Information
The purpose of this research study is to investigate how the smartphone app “Mirror” can measure teens’ moods and feelings.
You or your teen may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 13-18
- Experiencing symptoms of depression now or in the past
- Willing to participate in a 4-week journaling trial
- Have a smartphone
- Able to obtain parental consent to participate
This entire study will last approximately 4 weeks and will be conducted entirely online.
Participants will complete an initial enrollment visit, where they will be assigned into one of three groups. Based on their group, participants may be asked to complete journalling activities in Mirror, complete journalling activities in a different smartphone app, or not complete journalling activities at all. Before and after the journaling activities, participants will also be asked to complete some surveys about how they are/have been feeling, and their opinions about journaling.
After 4 weeks, participants will complete post-participation surveys.
Participants can receive up to $110 for their time and effort.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
