Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy for Self-Stigma in Youth
Bipolar Disorder | Multiple Mental Health ConditionsThe goal of this pilot clinical trial is to assess the feasibility of conducting a full-scale study to learn if a new youth-adapted Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy (NECT-Y) reduces self-stigma in youth living with bipolar disorder or multiple mental health conditions. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* What is the feasibility of conducting a definitive clinical trial in terms of recruitment success, study retention/compliance, treatment retention/compliance, and absence of serious adverse events?
* Can facilitators deliver the adapted NECT-Y intervention with fidelity?
* What is the acceptability of the newly adapted NECT-Y intervention among youth participants and facilitators?
Researchers will compare NECT-Y to treatment as usual (TAU).
Participants will take part in a virtual 14-week NECT-Y group intervention or receive TAU. They will also complete questionnaires at three time points (baseline, post-treatment, and follow-up).
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Participation Requirements
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Sex:
ALL -
Eligible Ages:
16 to 29
Participation Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Primary diagnosis of bipolar disorder (any subtype) OR diagnosed with multiple mental health conditions (excluding bipolar disorder)
* 'Mild' to 'severe' internalized stigma (mean score \> 2.0 on the Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Inventory)
* Must sign and date the informed consent form
* Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
* Mental health-related hospitalization or emergency department visit in the last 30 days
* Initiation of a new psychotherapy in the last 30 days
* Inability to consent or to communicate in English
Study Location
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Centre for Addiction and Mental HealthToronto, Ontario
Canada
Contact Study Team
- Study Sponsored By
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Participants Required
- More Information
- Study ID:
NCT06672562