Insomnia therapy for young people with mental distress
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special kind of talk therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia) can help young people in Hong Kong who are struggling with both sleep problems and moderate mental distress.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 24 years old
- You have moderate mental distress (K6 score over 10)
- You have trouble sleeping (score above 7 on the sleep questionnaire)
- You can understand instructions in Chinese
- You don't have a serious psychiatric diagnosis, learning disability, or substance abuse problem
- You are not currently at risk of suicide
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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