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Evaluating a low-intensity cognitive behavioural program for young people in regional Australia
Rachael Fox1, Brona Nic Giolla Easpaig2, Russell Roberts3
1Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia.
The Australian Journal of Rural Health
|May 12, 2020
Summary
NewAccess, a low-intensity cognitive behavioral program, showed significant improvements in depression and anxiety for young Australians under 25. This early intervention is effective for mild-to-moderate mental health issues in regional youth.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Youth Psychology
Background:
- Early intervention is crucial for mild-to-moderate mental health issues.
- NewAccess is a low-intensity cognitive behavioral program.
- The program was trialled for Australian clients under 18.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the efficacy and acceptability of NewAccess for young people.
- Assess the program's impact on depression, anxiety, and psychological distress.
- Determine reliable improvement and recovery rates in a regional youth population.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods evaluation of the NewAccess program.
- Data collected from two regional headspace centres (2017-2019).
- Sample of 165 young participants (aged 12-25), with 109 completing the program.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in depression, anxiety, and psychological distress scores.
- Reliable improvement rate of 64.2% and recovery rate of 72.3%.
- Program demonstrated high acceptability and efficacy in a rural youth setting.
Conclusions:
- NewAccess is an acceptable and efficacious intervention for young people in rural settings.
- The program shows potential to reduce the likelihood of developing chronic mental illness.
- Delivery within a youth-friendly service environment enhances program effectiveness.
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