Narrative therapy for young people with mental distress
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if narrative therapy (a talking therapy that helps you reshape your personal story) can reduce moderate mental distress in young people in Hong Kong. It is designed for those who are not currently in other structured therapy and do not have severe mental health conditions.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 24 years old
- You have moderate mental distress (scoring 11–14 on a common distress scale)
- You can understand and speak Chinese well enough to follow instructions
- You do not have a diagnosed intellectual disability, brain disorder, or serious mental illness
- You are not currently in another structured therapy (like CBT, mindfulness, or art therapy)
- You do not have active thoughts of suicide or recent attempts
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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