Mental health, Child and Adolescent Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Comparing a CBT intervention to waitlist control for children with unusual experiences and emotional distress.
Cognitive behavioural therapy: 9-12 sessions lasting 40-50 minutes, deli
Sponsors
King?'s College London (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 8-14 referred to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Tier 2 services 2. Scoring in the clinical range on the emotional symptoms subscale of the SDQ 3. Reporting = one psychotic-like" experiences (PLE) 4. Adequate English to complete the measures 5. Planning to reside locally for the duration of the study (in order to complete therapy and measures)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Aged 14 years at the time of referral 2. Non-clinical SDQ emotional symptoms score 3. No PLEs 4. Insufficient command of English to complete the measures; unstable residential arrangements (making a move away likely)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Emotional symptoms score on the Strength & Difficulties Questionnnaire (SDQ, child reported), measured at baseline and at 3 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Frequency of unusual experiences 2. Associated distress and impact on the child?s life (child reported; using a modified version of the PLE) 3. General well being, anxiety, mood and functioning All measures (primary and secondary) will be repeated one month following the end of the intervention. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed