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Innovations in practice: DISCOVER CBT workshops for 16-18-year-olds: development of an open-access intervention for anxiety and depression in inner-city youth

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posted on 2023-06-09, 15:43 authored by Irene Sclare, Daniel Michelson, Liz Malpass, Fay Coster, June Brown
Background Anxiety and depression are common in adolescence but access to effective intervention is limited. Method Open-access CBT workshops were developed in consultation with 16–18-year-olds. Rates of uptake, pre-post outcomes and acceptability of workshops were assessed in an uncontrolled study. Results Participants (N = 31) were predominantly from black and minority ethnic groups and three quarters had not previously sought psychological support. Improvements were observed in self-reported anxiety, depression and self-esteem at 12-week follow-up. High levels of satisfaction were reported along with suggestions for further programme development. Conclusions Community-based CBT workshops show promise in terms of accessibility and acceptability for older adolescents who may not otherwise engage in mental health services.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Child and Adolescent Mental Health

ISSN

1475-357X

Publisher

Wiley

Issue

2

Volume

20

Page range

102-106

Department affiliated with

  • Psychology Publications

Research groups affiliated with

  • Developmental and Clinical Psychology Research Group Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2018-11-05

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