CBT therapy for teen mood and anxiety
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) — a talk therapy that helps you change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors — can improve mood and anxiety in teens. If you're between 14 and 19 and have a mood or anxiety disorder, this therapy might be a good fit.
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Who can take part
- You are between 14 and 19 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with a mood disorder (like depression) or an anxiety disorder.
- You can read and understand English well enough to read a novel.
- Your doctor agrees that CBT could be helpful for you.
- You are not currently in CBT or finished it in the last 3 months.
- You do not have active psychosis or mania.
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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