Children and young people's mental health, specifically, symptoms of depression and anxiety Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
In this study, we will use the Arts for the Blues model as the intervention, a form of therapy that draws upon arts psychotherapy literature and practice. It also draws on evidence-based forms of psyc
Sponsors
Edge Hill University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
9 Years to 13 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. 9-13 years old 2. Symptoms of depression and anxiety 3. Interested and willing to take part in group work 4. Interested and willing to take part in the creative interventions 5. Sufficient English to participate in the group
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. At risk of harming themselves or others (determined by the presence of suicidal intent and/or plan) 2. Comorbid MH problems (e.g., severe eating disorders, learning disabilities and/or autism as the main presentation). In these cases, a different approach to arts psychotherapies will be needed 3. Other (e.g., physical) difficulties that would make attending the group difficult 4. Currently receiving another creative therapy (e.g., dance movement, art, drama, music, play therapy or psychodrama) one to one or in a group, or having previously been part of any Arts for the Blues group 5. Currently receiving any other form of group intervention 6. Currently involved in another research study
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactVicky Karkou
Outcome results
None listed