Testing a Mental Health App for Teenagers Waiting for Counseling

This trial is testing an app called JoyPop that's designed to help teenagers better manage their emotions and mental health. The app was created specifically for young people aged 12–17 who are waiting for mental health counseling services. Researchers want to see whether using the app while you wait for an appointment can reduce anxiety, depression, and stress—and help you feel better sooner.

In rural and northern communities, teenagers often face long wait times to see a counselor or therapist, and this delay can make their symptoms worse and increase the risk of crisis. This treatment was created to provide immediate, accessible support to young people during those waiting periods, so they don't have to suffer alone.