Comparing two talk therapies for anxiety and PTSD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests two types of therapy — metacognitive therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy — to see which works better for people with certain anxiety disorders or PTSD. You would be randomly assigned to one of the treatments and attend regular sessions.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, or PTSD
- You can read and speak Swedish
- If you take medication for a mental health condition, your dose has been the same for the last 6 weeks
- You are not currently in another psychological therapy
- You do not have a current diagnosis of psychosis, bipolar disorder, a thinking/memory problem, or moderate to severe substance use disorder
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