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Spanish version of Super Skills for Life : short- and long-term impact of a transdiagnostic prevention protocol targeting childhood anxiety and depression.

Authors :
Orgilés M
Fernández-Martínez I
Espada JP
Morales A
Source :
Anxiety, stress, and coping [Anxiety Stress Coping] 2019 Nov; Vol. 32 (6), pp. 694-710. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Jul 23.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Super Skills for Life (SSL) is a transdiagnostic protocol based on cognitive-behavioral therapy designed for children with internalizing problems. The present study examined for the first time the impact of the Spanish-adapted version of SSL in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms in Spanish-speaking children. Design: A quasi-experimental design with one group, pre- and posttest, and 1-year follow-up was conducted. Analyses were performed on an intent-to-treat basis. Methods: Participants were 119 children (42.9% female; 8-12 years) recruited from nine schools. Children completed assessments of anxiety, depression, emotional and behavioral difficulties, and the extent to which anxiety interfered with life before and after receiving the 8-session SSL, and 12-months post-intervention. Results: Anxiety and depressive symptoms were significantly reduced at post-test and 12-month follow-up assessments. SSL also had positive impact on other symptoms assessed (e.g., interference of anxiety with children's life, peer problems, conduct problems). Overall, the long-term benefits of SSL appeared to be greater than the short-term benefits. Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that SSL may be useful in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, and a broad range of other issues, in Spanish children.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1477-2205
Volume :
32
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Anxiety, stress, and coping
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31334667
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/10615806.2019.1645836