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Internet-based stress recovery intervention for adolescents: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
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Trials [Trials] 2023 Mar 08; Vol. 24 (1), pp. 174. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Mar 08. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background: Research reveals a high prevalence of stressors in adolescence. Mental health in adolescence is highly related to life-stressors exposure and difficulties in adjusting to stressors. Therefore, interventions for recovery from stress are in high demand. The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the Internet-based stress recovery intervention for adolescents.<br />Methods: A two-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) on the efficacy of the FOREST-A-an Internet-based stress recovery intervention for adolescents-will be conducted. The FOREST-A is an adapted version of stress recovery intervention initially developed for healthcare workers. FOREST-A is a third-wave cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based Internet-delivered 4-week psychosocial intervention, which comprises six modules: Introduction, Relaxation, Psychological detachment, Mastery, Control, and Summary. The intervention will be evaluated using the two-arm RCT with intervention and care as usual (CAU) condition at pre-test, post-test, and 3-month follow-up. The measured outcomes will be stress recovery, adjustment disorder, generalized anxiety and depression symptoms, psychological well-being, and perceived positive social support.<br />Discussion: The study will contribute to the development of Internet interventions-easily and broadly accessible tools-for the enhancement of adolescents' stress recovery skills. Based on the study's findings, further development of the FOREST-A, including upscaling and implementation, is foreseen.<br />Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05688254. Registered on January 6, 2023.<br /> (© 2023. The Author(s).)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1745-6215
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Trials
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 36890560
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07188-1