Development of a College Student-Delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Intervention for Rural High School Students

Summary

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.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* High school students ages 13-18 years.
* Attending a participating rural high school in Schuylkill County, 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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