Programs

CATCH-IT

The CATCH-IT internet-based program teaches teens how to deal with feeling sad and down, and ways to manage these moods. CATCH-IT stands for Competent Adulthood Transition with Cognitive-behavioral & Interpersonal Training.

In CATCH-IT, teens will learn strategies to cope with negative thoughts, to manage conflicts with friends and family, and to plan for major life changes. It is important for you to keep track of changes in your mood. You should always seek help from a PCP or other professional if you feel you may be getting depressed.

For Parents/Caregivers. This program helps parents to learn about what their teens are learning, and about what steps they can take to promote well-being. In the CATCH-IT group, parents will get instructions to visit the internet site specifically for parent/caregivers.

TEAMS

The TEAMS group is an online group that will meet for 8 sessions in a row, and then 6 more sessions over 6 months. Teenagers in the TEAMS group will be in a group with about 6-10 other teenagers, and there will be a team member there to help lead the group. TEAMS stands for Teens Achieving Mastery over Stress.

In TEAMS, teens will learn strategies to cope with negative thoughts, to manage conflicts with friends and family, and to plan for major life changes. It is important for you to keep track of changes in your mood. You should always seek help from a PCP or other professional if you feel you may be getting depressed.

For Parents/CaregiversThis program helps parents to learn about what their teens are learning, and about what steps they can take to promote well-being.

In the TEAMS group, parents will be invited to participate a specific group session for parents with the group leader.