The goal of these studies is to see whether helping teens feel less stressed can reduce their chances of developing diabetes. Each study will test a different method for lowering stress.

You/your teen may qualify for a study if the following criteria are met.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Teens ages 12-17
• Have an immediate family member with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or gestational diabetes
• Sometimes feel stressed or depressed
• Overweight or obese
  
  

Exclusion Criteria:

• Major medical problems
• In therapy or weight loss treatment
• Serious emotional or behavioral problems

MIND study:

• Two screening visits
• Tasks to do at home
• 6-session weekly teen group (after-school hours; about mood/stress or focused on health knowledge; helpful for other teenage girls)
• Two follow-up visits within 1 year of starting
  
  

CBTeX study:

• Two screening visits
• Tasks to do at home
• 12-session weekly teen group (after-school hours; exercise training or cognitive behavioral therapy or both)
• One mid-point and one follow-up visit at week 6 and week 12 of the study
• 1-year follow-up visit
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Your teen will be compensated up to $505 for their participation.

There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.