Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Combating the Effects of Race-Related Stress Among Black Adolescents

Description

The current study seeks to build on previous research that demonstrates the efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in combating stigma by investigating the feasibility and acceptability of a protocol to support Black adolescents and young adults in coping with race related stress. The study will consist of a small, purposeful, non-randomized sample (N = 30) of clients enrolled into a 10-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy group. The group will be offered as part of regular clinical care at the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine. Three consecutive groups will be run with approximately 8-10 participants in each group over the next year.

Conditions

Race-related Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Quality of Life, Stress Reaction

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The current study seeks to build on previous research that demonstrates the efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in combating stigma by investigating the feasibility and acceptability of a protocol to support Black adolescents and young adults in coping with race related stress. The study will consist of a small, purposeful, non-randomized sample (N = 30) of clients enrolled into a 10-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy group. The group will be offered as part of regular clinical care at the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine. Three consecutive groups will be run with approximately 8-10 participants in each group over the next year.

The Healing Power of Acceptance: Evaluating the Efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Combating the Effects of Race-Related Stress Among Black Adolescents

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Combating the Effects of Race-Related Stress Among Black Adolescents

Condition
Race-related Stress
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Los Angeles

Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90027

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Identify as Black/African American
  • * English-speaking
  • * Prisoners or youth in detention centers will be excluded.
  • * Not capable of participating meaningfully in the assent/consent process.
  • * Being at significant risk for suicide and self-injury
  • * Currently experiencing psychosis
  • * Having severe health concerns that will impact study participation or attendance

Ages Eligible for Study

13 Years to 21 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Children's Hospital Los Angeles,

Xzania Lee, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Study Record Dates

2024-07-31