Positive Psychology Intervention to Treat Diabetes Distress in Teens With Type 1 Diabetes

Adolescents will complete a health behavior contract and receive an educational packet at baseline. Adolescents will complete a positive affect interview at baseline. They will receive automated text messages 5 days/week for 8 weeks. Messages will be tailored to include adolescents' responses to the baseline interview, including reminders to engage in gratitude and self-affirmation. Additionally, to induce positive mood they will be texted gift cards codes valued at $5.00. Further, caregivers will be asked to provide weekly positive affirmations to their adolescents, focused on non-diabetes strengths.

Adolescents will complete a health behavior contract and receive an educational packet with information about diabetes management.