Talk-based therapy to help teens cope with mood problems
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests “logotherapy,” a type of counseling that helps people find meaning and purpose to cope with sadness or mood swings. It may help adolescents with mild to moderate-to-severe depression feel better and participate in structured therapy.
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Who can take part
- You are a teenager diagnosed by a psychiatrist with a mood disorder (like depression or bipolar disorder)
- Your PHQ-9 questionnaire score is between 5 and 19
- You agree to take part in logotherapy sessions
- You feel able to participate in therapy conversations and activities
- You do not have severe emotional or thinking problems that prevent reality-checking
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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