Health Without Barriers/Salud Sin Barreras

Launched by COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY · Sep 19, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

The Health Without Barriers/Salud Sin Barreras trial aims to improve the mental health and wellness of adolescents and their families living in rural Southwest Colorado. The study focuses on providing a family-based program that teaches healthy lifestyle habits, like good nutrition and physical activity, while also helping families manage stress. This program is designed to support teenagers aged 11 to 19 and their families in developing better habits that can prevent chronic health issues, such as Type 2 Diabetes.

To participate in this study, families must have at least one teenager between the ages of 11 and 19 and live in La Plata, Montezuma, or Archuleta Counties. However, families may not be eligible if they have certain medical or psychological conditions that could affect their safety or ability to benefit from the program. Participants can expect to engage in various activities that promote mindfulness and healthy living, all within a supportive family environment. This is a great opportunity for families looking to enhance their health and well-being together!

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Families must have at least 1 teen that is between the ages of 11-19 years old and reside in La Plata, Montezuma, or Archuleta Counties.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Participants will not take part in the program and/or research activities if they have a medical and/or psychological/behavioral condition that, in the opinion of the Colorado State University/Extension program team, could interfere with safety for themselves or others or interfere with the capability of the participant or other participants to potentially benefit from the program (e.g., severe emotional-behavioral disturbance, inability to follow facilitator directions) .
• • Parents/guardians will not take part in the program and/or research activities if they have a medical and/or psychological/behavioral condition that, in the opinion of the Colorado State University/Extension program team, could interfere with safety for themselves or others or interfere with the capability of their family or other participating families to potentially benefit from the program (e.g., using drugs or alcohol or under the use of drugs/alcohol during program sessions, aggressive or inappropriate behavior toward other participants).