Digital Intervention for Young Adults who Engage in Nonsuicidal Self-Injury

Young adults (18 – 24)* with current nonsuicidal self-injury are invited to participate in a Northwestern research study. The study is testing a mobile app to support individuals in managing their self-injury and related mental health symptoms.

Total study duration is 16 weeks.  If enrolled, you will be asked to:

1. Complete an online screening survey
2. Complete an initial assessment
3. Receive access to the app for 8 weeks
4. Complete assessments during and after the intervention

Eligible participants may be compensated up to $120.00 for participation via Virtual Amazon Gift Cards. Payment is prorated for the number of assessments completed.

This study is for individuals:

• Who are US Citizens or Residents
• Who are 18-24 years old*
  • *participants who reside in Nebraska must be at least 19 years old  
• Who own a smartphone
• Who report current engagement in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI; e.g., cutting, burning), as defined as NSSI on 2 or more days in past month

If one or more of the criteria described above are not met, you will not be eligible to participate in the current study.

Fill out the study's online screener today to find out if you may be eligible to participate.

Take the Screener

For any immediate questions or concerns, please contact the study team: 

PI: Kaylee Kruzan, PhD
Email: kaylee.kruzan@northwestern.edu or
Phone: 312.373.0221

This study has been approved by the Northwestern University IRB# STU00215892.