TeenThrive Program
Enrolling participants in a few weeks.TeenThrive Program
About this study
Yoga-Based Interventions (YBIs) s have shown promise for adult depression. Originating in India, yoga is intended to promote mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Meta-analyses have documented the positive impact of yoga and other mindful movement interventions on major depression and depressive symptoms. However, other than our pilot work, there are no other RCTs of YBIs for adolescents with clinically significant depression (i.e., a mood disorder diagnosis or significantly elevated depression symptoms). So we are in the process of conducting one.
TeenThrive is a research study testing two promising group-based programs for adolescents experiencing elevated depressive symptoms: group cognitive behavioral therapy (gCBT) and yoga. Both approaches have been shown to improve mood and coping in adults, but there is limited rigorous research examining their effectiveness in adolescents. TeenThrive is designed to help fill this gap by comparing these two interventions in a randomized controlled trial.
Teens who enroll in TeenThrive are randomly assigned to either gCBT or yoga and participate for 12 weeks. Each week includes one brief virtual group session on Wednesday evenings and one longer in-person group session on Saturday mornings. Participants also complete periodic surveys and interviews about mood, stress, and well-being over the course of the study and during follow-up. By taking part, participants contribute to research that may improve future treatment options for adolescents with depression.
Who are we looking for?
Teens ages 12 to 18 years old who are living in the Greater Boston area and are currently feeling stressed or down. Parental permission is required for those 17 years old or younger.
Meet the Team
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Monet Goode
FOUNDER
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Emmett Marsh
SALES MANAGER
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MARKETING DIRECTOR
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Karl Holland
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.
