Human Development and Family Studies Projects

We want to learn about stopping depression and diabetes in teenagers. Eligible teens will participate in a 6-week virtual group program through CSU or Children’s Hospital Colorado.  

Who are we looking for?  

• Teen ages 12-17 years old 
• Have a family member with diabetes  
• Are sometimes stressed or seem depressed  

Possible benefits to teens can include:  

• Feeling happier and less stressed 
• Learning mindfulness-based or cognitive-behavioral skills
• Gaining knowledge about leading a healthier life
• Decreased risk of developing type 2 diabetes  

Compensation is provided for teens to thank them for their time. 

To take part in this research study in the Northern Colorado/Fort Collins area, or for more information, please call or text (970) 286-5210 or email breathestudy@colostate.edu  

To take part in this research study in the Denver Metro/Aurora area, or for more information, please call or text (970) 413-4410 or email breathe@childrenscolorado.org  

Our team is here to find out if taking part in a cognitive-behavioral therapy group, exercise training group, or combination of therapy and exercise training decreases stress, improves mood, increases physical activity and fitness, and decreases diabetes risk among teenagers at risk for diabetes.  

Who are we looking for? 

• Girls ages 12-17  
• Have a family member with diabetes  
• Sometimes stressed or seem depressed 

Possible benefits can include: 

• Feeling happier and less stressed 
• Increased physical fitness 
• Reduced chance of developing type 2 diabetes 

Teens can earn up to $505 if they complete all parts of the study. 

For more information, contact our study team! 

Northern Colorado: CBTeX@colostate.edu (970) 290-7191 

Aurora/Denver Area: CBTeX@childrenscolorado.org (970) 290-6734 

We want to help teens and their families living in Southwest Colorado be happier and healthier through a family-inclusive lifestyle program!  Our program includes interactive health and wellness education, hands-on cooking and nutrition class, and teens learn healthy coping skills for navigating stress. The whole family can participate, and dinner is provided at each session!  

Who are we looking for?  

Families who:  

• Have at least 1 teen (11-19 years old) living in the household  
• Live within La Plata, Montezuma, or Archuleta Counties 

If you are interested, please call or text (970) 286-1866 or (970) 657-0141. You can also email us at equitablefamilywellness@colostate.edu  

This project is a collaboration between Colorado State University and the Uniformed Services University (Tanofsky-Kraff/Haigney) to test out two different group programs for the prevention of excess weight gain in adolescent girls who experience anxiety. One of the programs focuses on improving relationships and the other program centers on improving thoughts and behaviors.

This project is no longer recruiting new participants.

In collaboration with Dr. Rachel Lucas-Thompson, we are testing out the possible benefits of a mindfulness-based program called Learning to BREATHE in adolescents participating in an after-school mentoring program called Campus Connections.

Research suggests that mindfulness may help teens be healthier and feel happier. Some benefits might include 1) teens feel better able to manage stress and 2) teens experience improvements in mood. We are looking for teens who are 12-18 years old and live in Larimer County or the surrounding area. Taking place in Fort Collins, the program meets once a week for 6 weeks for about 1.5 hours a day. You and your teen will complete questionnaires before the program starts and after it ends. You both will also complete questionnaires each week of the program. Just the teen will attend the program.

Parents and teens who participate in questionnaires and research tasks will be paid for their time and effort. We would love to talk to you more. Please call or text us at (970) 657-0142, email mindfulnocostudy@colostate.edu, or fill out this Mindfulness Study Interest Form. Recruitment for the study is ongoing and will close in spring 2024.

Researchers at Children’s Hospital Colorado want to find ways to prevent type 2 diabetes.

The study involves a six-week group program with other girls, and two follow-up visits after the program. Teens who take part get up to $665 to thank them for their time.

This study might be a good fit for a girl if she:

• Is age 12-17
• Has family members with diabetes
• Sometimes seems depressed or stressed

To take part in this research study or for more information, please visit: The MIND Research Project.

Read more about The MIND Research Project.

This study is conducted at Children’s Hospital Colorado, in Aurora, Colorado and is supported by a grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.