Cognitive behavioral therapy for depression in autistic teens
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Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce depression symptoms in autistic teens. The therapy is adapted for autistic youth and involves both the teen and a parent or caregiver.
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Who can take part
- You are between 11 and 17 years old.
- You have a diagnosis of autism.
- You can read at a 5th grade level or above.
- You can talk in full sentences during sessions.
- You have symptoms of depression and it is a current concern.
- You have a parent or caregiver who can take part and speak English or Spanish.
- If you take psychiatric medication, the dose has been stable for at least 8 weeks.
- You and your caregiver are willing to participate at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
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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