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Helene Skaarnes1,2, Nikita Marie Sørensen3, Anders House Wisnewski4
1Research Unit for Digital Psychiatry, Center for Digital Psychiatry, Mental Health Services in the Region of Southern Denmark, Heden 11, Odense, 5000, Denmark. Helene.skaarnes@rsyd.dk.
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|October 13, 2024
Summary
This study evaluates Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) for adolescent anxiety, exploring parent involvement and feedback types to improve treatment accessibility for youth mental health.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Mental Health Interventions
- Digital Therapeutics
Background:
- Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent in children and adolescents, yet less than 25% receive professional help.
- There is a critical need for accessible, innovative interventions for pediatric anxiety.
- Parental involvement in treatment is crucial for improving outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) for adolescents with anxiety.
- To investigate the impact of parental involvement in iCBT for adolescent anxiety.
- To compare different types of therapist feedback within iCBT.
Main Methods:
- A parallel, three-armed randomized controlled trial involving 168 adolescents (12-17 years) with anxiety disorders.
- Comparison of iCBT with planned feedback, iCBT with on-demand feedback, and a waitlist control group.
- Factorial design examining therapist feedback and booster sessions; assessments at baseline and multiple follow-ups.
Main Results:
- The study is designed to yield data on the efficacy of iCBT for adolescent anxiety.
- Results will inform the optimal delivery model for iCBT, including feedback and booster components.
- Parental involvement in iCBT will be evaluated for its contribution to treatment effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Findings are expected to enhance the accessibility of evidence-based treatments for adolescent anxiety.
- This research aims to provide a scalable and effective digital mental health solution for young people.
- The study will contribute to optimizing iCBT protocols for better youth mental health outcomes.
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