Video vs. in-person talk therapy for teens with social anxiety
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares talking therapy (cognitive therapy) for social anxiety given through video calls versus in-person office visits. It aims to help teens feel less anxious and more confident in social situations.
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Who can take part
- Your main problem is social anxiety (not another condition).
- You are between 14 and 18 years old.
- You speak Norwegian well enough to have conversations.
- You do not have severe depression, thoughts of suicide, substance abuse, psychosis, or an intellectual disability.
- You have not missed more than 20% of school in the last three months.
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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