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Conditions
Brief summary
Research has found Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to be an effective treatment model for adolescents who have a variety of mental health concerns and difficulties coping with their emotions. This study involves the use of an online DBT skills-only training program for the management of emotional dysregulation for young people aged 18-25 years. The study will recruit young people through headspace and allocate them to either a 4-week, an 8-week, or a TAU+ 4-week online skills training in DBT skills. The study will test the effectiveness of the online skills training program in improving participants’ emotional regulation and coping skills. Understanding the role such programs can play and has the potential to greatly benefit clinical practice and further inform prevention and intervention policies.
Interventions
There will be three groups:
Group 1 (G8: TAU + 8 week online) 1 session a week
Baseline measure (2 weeks pre)
Pre-test Measures (start program)
Program delivery (8 weeks - 1 module a week - Weekly DERS-SF)
Post-test Measures
Follow-up measures (8 weeks post)
Group 2 (G4: TAU + 4 week online) 2 sessions a week
Baseline measure (2 weeks pre)
Pre-test Measures (start program)
Program delivery (4 weeks - 2 modules a week - Weekly DERS-SF)
Post-test Measures
Follow-up measures (4 weeks post)
Par
There will be three groups: Group 1 (G8: TAU + 8 week online) 1 session a week Baseline measure (2 weeks pre) Pre-test Measures (start program) Program delivery (8 weeks - 1 module a week - Weekly DERS-SF) Post-test Measures Follow-up measures (8 weeks post) Group 2 (G4: TAU + 4 week online) 2 sessions a week Baseline measure (2 weeks pre) Pre-test Measures (start program) Program delivery (4 weeks - 2 modules a week - Weekly DERS-SF) Post-test Measures Follow-up measures (4 weeks post) Participants will be asked to log on to the website to complete the skills and tasks set for each module. It is anticipated that each module should take approximately 40-50 minutes to complete. iDBT program Module 1 Introduction Safety plan The DBT coping skills box • What is DBT? • The development of DBT • What skills are taught in DBT? • What does "dialectical" mean? • Philosophy and principles of DBT Core mindfulness Reasonable mind Emotion mind Wise mind What skills How skills - mindfulness activity Module 2: Distress Tolerance Introduction Crisis survival skills Stop skill Changing your body chemistry Distract with accepts Distract with self-soothe Mindfulness activity Module 3: Distress Tolerance Introduction Improve the moment Pros and cons Radical acceptance mindfulness activity Turning the mind Half smile Willing hands Module 4: Emotional Regulation Emotions The ‘wave’ skill (being mindful of emotions) Check the facts Changing emotions Problem solving Acting opposite mindfulness activity Module 5: Emotional Regulation Values Increasing positive emotions Mindfulness activity Build mastery & cope ahead Please master Sleep Self-care plan Mindfulness activity Module 6: Interpersonal Effectiveness Interpersonal effectiveness Dear man Mindfulness activity Give Mindfulness activity Module 7: Interpersonal Effectiveness Introduction Fast Evaluating options Troubleshooting Mindfulness activity Relationships Validation Cheerleading statements Mindfulness activity Module 8: walking the middle path – review & closing Introduction Dialectics/dialectical dilemmas Behaviouralism Mindfulness activity Recap the last seven weeks
Sponsors
Murdoch University
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Other
Primary purpose
Prevention
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Be between the ages of 18 and 25 years Have regular access to an Internet connected device (e.g. smart phone, iPad). Currently live in Perth. Need some assistance in coping skills and emotion regulation. Be willing to engage and commit to the program.
Exclusion criteria
Not involved in similar programs Has an intellectual disability or major mental health issues. Experiencing current suicidal ideation.
Outcome results
None listed