Emotional distress Mental and Behavioural Disorders Reaction to severe stress, and adjustment disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Counselling:
Young people were offered weekly counselling for up to six sessions. The nature of the counselling was therapeutic rather than advice- or career-orientated, and was based on the competenc
Sponsors
University of Strathclyde (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 13 to 18 years, either sex 2. Experiencing borderline or abnormally high levels of emotional distress, as indicated by a score of 4 or above on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) Emotional Symptoms Subscale at assessment 3. Motivated to attend counselling, as indicated by a response of 'somewhat true' or 'certainly true' on the Anxiety Control Questionnaire (ACQ) at assessment 4. Capable of consenting to participate in research, as indicated by a member of the pastoral care team 5. Greater than 85 per cent attendance at school, as indicated by a member of the pastoral care team
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Risk of significant harm to self or other, as indicated by a member of the pastoral care team and the researcher at assessment 2. Involvement with other child and young people mental health agencies, including the established school counselling service, as indicated by a member of the pastoral care team and/or the young person at assessment 3. Planning/likely to move school during period of study, as indicated by a member of the pastoral care team and/or the young person at assessment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Emotional Symptom Score on SDQ (SDQ-ES), measured at baseline and six weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured at baseline and six weeks: 1. Total Difficulties Score on SDQ (SDQ-TD) 2. Mood and Feelings Questionnaire (MFQ) 3. Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation for Young People (YP-CORE) 4. Experience of Service Questionnaire (ESQ) 5. Social Inclusion Questionnaire (IQYP) 6. Adapted Change Interview (for clients) 7. Adapted Change Interview (for waitlist) | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed