Development of a Transdiagnostic Intervention for Adolescents at Risk for Serious Mental Illness

Description

This research study aims to develop a brief group-based treatment called Resilience Training for Teens, then to test how well it protects high school students with mild symptoms of depression, anxiety, or having unusual feelings from developing mental illnesses.

Conditions

Anxiety Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Depressive Disorder, Psychosocial Functioning

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Study overview

This research study aims to develop a brief group-based treatment called Resilience Training for Teens, then to test how well it protects high school students with mild symptoms of depression, anxiety, or having unusual feelings from developing mental illnesses.

Development of a Transdiagnostic Intervention for Adolescents at Risk for Serious Mental Illness

Development of a Transdiagnostic Intervention for Adolescents at Risk for Serious Mental Illness

Condition
Anxiety Disorders
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Boston

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Currently enrolled in 9th through 12th grade and between the ages of 14 and 19
  • * Endorsed at least one psychotic experience
  • * Provided contact information
  • * Have a parent or legal guardian who is able and willing to provide written informed consent (if under the age of 18)
  • * Have a parent or legal guardian who is able and willing to participate in a parent session
  • * Competent and willing to provide written informed assent (if under the age of 18) or consent (if age 18 or older)
  • * Able to communicate in English
  • * Currently prescribed psychotropic medication (not including medications for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder), regardless of adherence
  • * Currently obtaining psychotherapeutic intervention

Ages Eligible for Study

14 Years to 19 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Massachusetts General Hospital,

Study Record Dates

2027-07-31