Single session for new parents with intrusive thoughts
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a single-session talk therapy for new parents who are experiencing unwanted, distressing intrusive thoughts (like violent or sexual images or urges). The goal is to help you feel more in control and less bothered by these thoughts.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are comfortable speaking and reading English.
- You became a parent (biological, adoptive, or as a caregiver) of a baby in the last 3 months.
- You have had unwanted intrusive thoughts (like violent or sexual images or urges) in the past week.
- You may need to fill out a questionnaire about your thoughts and beliefs.
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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