Distressing unusual experiences (UEDs) in adolescents presenting to community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Therapy will comprise up to 16 sessions, delivered over 16 weeks, including individual CBTp adapted for adolescents and 3-4 family support sessions. This is crucial when working with young people and
Sponsors
King's College London
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Presenting to local CAMHS 2. Current UED 3. Aged 12-18 years 4. Available for the study duration 5. Sufficient English language ability to be able to complete assessment measures and therapy (with interpreter support if necessary)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Learning disability (IQ<70) 2. UED secondary to known neurological condition (e.g. epilepsy or brain injury) or limited to states of acute intoxication/withdrawal in the context of substance misuse
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Distress at 16 weeks, assessed using the Emotional Problems subscale of the child reported version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). The SDQ is well-validated and routinely used in local services for youth up to 19 years. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Child-reported UED severity at 16 weeks, adverse events including A&E attendance and incidents of self harm, and economic costs, including QALYs. We will also measure the cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural therapy targets hypothesised to maintain UEDs, and sessional measures of therapy progress. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed