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Acceptability and Feasibility of a Brief Paranoia Intervention.

RecruitingNAAges 16 Years - 18 YearsAllLucy Jonas
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this feasibility and acceptability trial is to test whether a new brief talking therapy can be successfully provided to and is suitable for adolescents (16-18) who are seeking help from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The main research question for the current study is: Is it feasible and acceptable to offer a brief values-based (helping young people identify what matters most to them) and imagery (using imagination to visualise positive experiences) intervention for adolescents experiencing paranoia in CAMHS? It also aims to identify preliminary clinical outcomes, particularly changes in paranoia severity as measured by the Revised Green et al., Paranoid Thoughts Scale (R-GPTS). Participants will complete an eligibility assessment and those eligible will be offered a six-session intervention. Assessment measures will be completed before, during and af

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 16-18 * Seeking help from a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) * A score โ‰ฅ 11 on the R-GPTS (Scale B) * Sufficient understanding of English * Capacity to consent, as assessed during the initial interview * Wanting support with paranoia * Low- moderate mental health risks (emotional difficulties that impact functioning, but no immediate risk to safety e.g., no suicidal intent). Exclusion Criteria: * Severe comorbid diagnoses apparent at the initial assessment (e.g., a primary alcohol or substance dependence issue measured using standardised assessments) * The presence of a developmental disability or cognitive impairment that would interfere with participation. * Concurrent participation in another psychological therapy * High levels of current risk (e.g., significant and immediate concerns about the young person's safety, such as suicidal intent).
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What it tests

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Where

1 site
Westminster's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
London, United Kingdom
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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