Flourish Digital Program for Cyberbullied Youth

Flourish in Schools Pilot Study

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Psychological Distress Suicidal Ideation
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
11 – 21
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
Candice Biernesser · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for young people aged 11-21 who have experienced cyberbullying and are at risk for suicidal thoughts. Participants will use a program called Flourish to get support over 3 months.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 11 and 21 years old.
  • I can speak English.
  • I have access to a cell phone or tablet that can send texts.
  • I have been identified as needing help by a school staff member or have experienced cyberbullying and suicide risk factors in the last 3 months.
  • I have a history of being cyberbullied in the last 3 months.
  • I have experienced psychological distress or suicidal thoughts in the last 3 months.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a condition that makes it hard for me to use the Flourish program.
  • My mental health situation is serious enough that I need emergency care.
  • A school staff member thinks the program is not right for me.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This study will test Flourish, a digital suicide prevention intervention for cyberbullied youth, within schools. Specifically, the study aims to: 1. Examine if Flourish is effective and can be feasibly delivered within schools among middle and high school students who are experiencing cyberbullying and suicide risk factors. Feasibility will be evidenced by recruitment and retention rates to the …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 11-21 years old * English-speaking * have access to a cell phone or tablet that can send/receive SMS text messages * identified as a student who could benefit from the program by a school staff member - OR - screened eligible based on experiencing cyberbullying and suicide ris…
Contacts

Candice L Biernesser, PhD

412-586-9064

lubbertcl@upmc.edu

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