Structured family therapy for teens with mild family problems
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This pilot study tests whether a structured, structured family therapy approach is practical and helpful for teens and their families. It is meant for families dealing with mild problems and may offer new ways to work through conflict or stress together.
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Who can take part
- You have a teenager age 12 to 18 who is the main identified person in the family
- Your family is coping with mild problems (not very severe difficulties)
- Your family is not a blended family (for example, involving stepparents/stepchildren)
- No one in the family is dealing with serious trauma like sexual or physical abuse or severe neglect
- Neither the teen nor the parents have a severe mental health diagnosis such as substance abuse or psychosis
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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