None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of the current project is to test the effectiveness of the e-couch Anxiety and Worry program (www.ecouch.anu.edu.au) in preventing and reducing adolescents’ levels of generalised anxiety. The e-couch GAD module is an Internet-based program that provides evidence-based information and strategies for anxiety. The trial will delimit the likely range of the benefit of using this intervention as a universal, active school-based prevention program. Secondary aims of the pilot trial are to evaluate the program’s effect on participants’ depressive symptoms, mental health literacy, anxiety stigma, and help-seeking behaviour, attitudes and intentions.
Interventions
The e-couch Anxiety and Worry program is available online at www.ecouch.anu.edu.au. This program is designed to prevent and reduce symptoms of generalised anxiety and includes information and exercises on psychoeducation, cognitive behavioural therapy, relaxation and physical activity. Classes randomised to the intervention condition will deliver the e-couch Anxiety & Worry program during one class period (50-60 minutes) a week for 6 weeks. Students will be provided with a step-by-step guide for
The e-couch Anxiety and Worry program is available online at www.ecouch.anu.edu.au. This program is designed to prevent and reduce symptoms of generalised anxiety and includes information and exercises on psychoeducation, cognitive behavioural therapy, relaxation and physical activity. Classes randomised to the intervention condition will deliver the e-couch Anxiety & Worry program during one class period (50-60 minutes) a week for 6 weeks. Students will be provided with a step-by-step guide for the program each week, which will provide information on the components of the program to be completed each week. Classroom teachers will go through this guide with students prior to completion.
Sponsors
The Australian National University
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Prevention
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
14 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Male and female adolescents aged between 14 and 18 years attending secondary school.
Exclusion criteria
No exclusion criteria. Universal trial.
Outcome results
None listed