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Promotion of Mental Health in Adolescents: A School-Based Preventive Version of the Unified Protocol (UP-A Kind)
Sponsor: University of Coimbra
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the efficacy of the Unified Protocol for the Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders for Adolescents (UP-A; Ehrenreich-May et al., 2018) as a universal school-based preventive intervention (UP-A Kind) in adolescents aged 11-18. This intervention aims to prevent emotional symptoms and improve adolescents' mental well-being in school setting, assessing changes in transdiagnostic processes. Researchers will compare an experimental group and a control group. Participants will participate in eight weekly sessions and will be assessed at 4 time points (pre- and post-treatment and 3-, 6- and 12-month follow-up). Control group participants will receive no intervention and will be assessed at the same time points.
Official title: Prevention and Promotion of Mental Well-being in Adolescents: Efficacy of the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders as a School-based Universal Prevention Program (UP-A Kind) Through a Cluster Randomized Controlled-trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
11 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2023-10-01
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2025-06-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
UP-A, a cognitive-behavioral structured group intervention, was adapted as a universal preventive intervention to be delivered in school settings (UP-A Kind).
The UP-A Kind is a school-based universal prevention intervention that aims to promote adaptive emotion regulations strategies, enhance mental well-being and prevent emotional disorders with the following contents: motivating to take care of mental well-being, psychoeducation about emotions, awareness of physical sensations, cognitive lexibility, behavioral experiences, recognizing warning signs, and promoting a compassionate attitude towards the self and others.
Locations (1)
Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive and Behavioral Intervention (CINEICC), Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences - University of Coimbra
Coimbra, Portugal