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At a Glance
Age
13 – 18
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
40 (estimated)
Sponsor
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for high school students aged 13-18 in rural Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Participants will receive cognitive-behavioral therapy from college students to help with depression, stress, and anxiety.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am a high school student aged 13-18.
I go to a participating rural high school in Schuylkill County.
I have self-reported symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress.
I speak English.
You may not be able to join if
I have a psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder.
I have an intellectual disability or seizure disorder.
I am at high risk for suicide.
I can't participate in school-based sessions due to scheduling conflicts or behavioral concerns.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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This research is being done to find out the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of a college student-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention in high schools in rural Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania to treat mental health problems (i.e. depression and anxiety) in adolescents. This project will respond to the need for evidence-based, acceptable, accessible, and low-cost a…
This research is being done to find out the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of a college student-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention in high schools in rural Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania to treat mental health problems (i.e. depression and anxiety) in adolescents. This project will respond to the need for evidence-based, acceptable, accessible, and low-cost adolescent cognitive-behavioral interventions that lead to long-term improvements in adolescents' mental health outcomes.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* High school students ages 13-19 years.
* Attending a participating rural high school in rural county in Pennsylvania.
* Presenting with self-reported symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress. Must have a t-score ≥ 55 on one or more of the following three measures:
i. PROM…
Inclusion Criteria:
* High school students ages 13-19 years.
* Attending a participating rural high school in rural county in Pennsylvania.
* Presenting with self-reported symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress. Must have a t-score ≥ 55 on one or more of the following three measures:
i. PROMIS Emotional Distress Depression short-form questionnaire ii. PROMIS Emotional Distress Anxiety short-form questionnaire iii. PROMIS Psychological Stress Experiences short-form questionnaire
* English-speaking (to ensure comprehension of CBT materials and assessments).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of a psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, intellectual disability, or seizure disorder.
* Assessed to be at high risk for suicide or requiring immediate crisis intervention.
* Inability to participate in school-based sessions due to scheduling conflicts or behavioral concerns.
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