improvement of self-esteem and resilience
Conditions
Interventions
 
The online Breinbaas academy program consists of hypnosis audio recordings that 
children will listen to on every schoolday for six weeks. The hypnosis audio 
recordings aim to improve children*s mental health. During the listening 
stories children will receive suggestions for improvement of self-esteem, 
self-love, relaxation etc. 
Sponsors
St. Antonius Ziekenhuis
Eligibility
Age
2 Years to 11 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children visiting group 6 or 7 of the participating primary schools will be invited to participate. Schools will be recruited in 3 areas in the Netherlands: in and around the cities of Eindhoven, Leiden, and Utrecht. In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria: a. Fluent in Dutch b. Permission of the parents to participate in this study and to listen daily to one of the Breinbaas hypnosis exercises (maximum 20 minutes per day) c. Access to an electronic device to listen to the Breinbaas exercises (phone, tablet, computer)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a. Children treated with hypnotherapy in the three years preceding potential inclusion b. Children currently receiving psychological treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure is the difference in self-esteem at week six compared to the baseline. This is measured using the "Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale for Children." As one of the secondary outcome measures, it will also be measured at 6 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome measures include the difference between baseline and 6 weeks or 6 months in terms of resilience, measured using the "Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale for Children". Additionally, improvements in psychosocial functioning ("Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire"), stress ("Chronic Stress Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents"), and sleep will be assessed at these time points. There is also a short, self-designed questionnaire for parents regarding short-term effects on mood, sleep, behavior, and social interactions at 6 weeks. . | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Contacts
Public ContactAM Vlieger
St. Antonius Ziekenhuis
Outcome results
None listed