CBT for insomnia in young people with mental distress
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help young people aged 12-24 who have trouble sleeping and also experience some mental distress. CBT is a talking therapy that helps you change thoughts and habits that affect sleep.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 24 years old
- You have trouble sleeping (score above 7 on a sleep questionnaire)
- You have some mental distress (score above 10 on a screening test)
- You can understand and speak Chinese
- You are not currently receiving other structured talking therapies
- You do not have a diagnosed psychiatric condition or active suicidal thoughts
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