Therapy for low self-esteem
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if two types of talk therapy—cognitive behavioral therapy and metacognitive therapy—can help improve low self-esteem. You take part in sessions that teach new ways to think about yourself.
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Who can take part
- You have low self-esteem, as measured by a questionnaire.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You don't have certain severe mental health conditions like psychosis, bipolar 1, PTSD, or a personality disorder.
- You are not currently thinking about suicide.
- You don't have a substance dependence problem.
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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