ACT for teens with social anxiety and oppositional defiant disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a type of therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for adolescents who have both social anxiety and oppositional defiant disorder. It aims to see if the therapy helps with these conditions.
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Who can take part
- You are between ages typically seen in adolescence (as defined by the study).
- Your main diagnosis is either social anxiety disorder (intense fear of social situations) with some symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder (arguing, defiance), or vice versa.
- You have no severe learning disabilities based on school records.
- You do not have symptoms of psychosis or an autism spectrum diagnosis.
- You are not currently in another psychological therapy for a mental health condition.
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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