Trauma therapy for children dealing with weight bullying
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a trauma therapy program designed to help children and teens who have been bullied because of their weight. It uses a type of therapy called trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) to help them cope with the emotional distress from bullying. The therapy is done online, and a parent or caregiver joins the sessions.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 10 and 17 years old.
- Your child has been bullied or teased about their weight and it causes them emotional distress.
- The therapy sessions are online, so you need access to a device and an internet connection. Sessions are in English.
- A parent or caregiver must be available to join the sessions too.
- Your child must be safe for outpatient therapy (no active suicidal thoughts, recent suicide attempt, psychosis, or severe eating disorder needing intensive care).
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