Worry, anxiety, depression Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
We will be approaching approximately 80 schools to participate in the research. The trial will be cluster-randomised, utilising matched-pair randomisation at the class level (utilising Key Stage 1 an
Remember to Relax
Inner helpful thoughts
Explore solutions and coping plans
Now reward yourself
Do it every day
Stay strong inside). Each session is designed to last 60-75 minutes, but can also be conducted over two 30-35 minute periods instead. Additionally, there are two booster sessions that can be held a
Sponsors
University of Manchester (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Born between 01/09/2004 and 31/08/2005 (within school year 5 for the 2015/2016 academic cohort) 2. Attending a mainstream state-funded primary school within Kent Local Authority 3. Primary school has not previously delivered FRIENDS
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Academic Attainment (as measured by combined Key Stage 2 English and Maths scores) - July 2016 2. Self-rated worry (as measured by the Penn State Worry Questionnaire for Children (PSWQ-C) - Jan-Mar 2016/December 2016 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Anxiety & depression (as measured by the Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS-30)) - Jan-Mar 2016/December 2016 2. Wellbeing (as measured by the Kidscreen 27) - Jan-Mar 2016/December 2016 3. Health-related quality of life (as measured by the Child Health Utility D9) - Jan-Mar 2016/December 2016 4. Teacher-rated difficulties (as measured by the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)) - Jan-Mar 2016/December 2016 | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactMichael Wigelsworth
Outcome results
None listed