Anhedonia in adolescents.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Participants in the intervention group will receive culturally adapted game-based behavioral activation therapy in a group format. The intervention will consist of
Sponsors
White Rose Psychological Chain Clinics affiliated with Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
13 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adolescents aged 13 to 18 years Moderate to high levels of anhedonia based on the Snaith–Hamilton Pleasure Scale Ability to read and understand Persian Written informed consent obtained from the adolescent Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian Willingness to participate in group based psychological sessions
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of active psychotic disorders Severe cognitive impairment or severe developmental disorder interfering with effective participation Concurrent participation in other psychological or psychotherapeutic interventions Inability to cooperate with study assessments based on clinical judgment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Anhedonia severity score in adolescents based on the Snaith Hamilton Pleasure Scale. Timepoint: Assessment at baseline before intervention; posttreatment at week 12; 3 month follow up. Method of measurement: Anhedonia severity measured using the Snaith Hamilton Pleasure Scale self report questionnaire validated for adolescents. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Adolescent stress severity score. Timepoint: Assessment at baseline before intervention; posttreatment at week 12;3 month follow up. Method of measurement: Stress severity is measured using the Adolescent Stress Questionnaire, developed by Susan M. Byrne and colleagues, which has been validated for use in adolescent populations.;Psychological well being score in adolescents. Timepoint: Assessment at baseline before intervention; posttreatment at week 12; 3 month follow up. Method of measurement: Psychological well being is measured using the Mental Health Continuum Short Form self report questionnaire, developed by Corey L. M. Keyes, which has been validated for use in adolescent populations.;Resilience score in adolescents. Timepoint: Assessment at baseline before intervention; posttreatment at week 12;3 month follow up. Method of measurement: Resilience is measured using the Child and Youth Resilience Measure Revised, revised by Polly Jefferies and colleagues, and validated for use in adolescent populations.;Sleep hygiene score in adolescents. Timepoint: Assessment at baseline before intervention; posttreatment at week 12; 3 month follow up. Method of measurement: Sleep hygiene is measured using the Adolescent Sleep Hygiene Scale Revised, developed by Monika K. LeBourgeois and colleagues, and validated for use in adolescent populations. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactKhatereh Arbabi
White Rose Psychological Chain Clinics affiliated with Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation
Outcome results
None listed