The Pediatric Mood Disorders Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago is conducting a research study examining how mindfulness can help teenagers stay healthy and prevent depression relapse.
Study involves: * Brain scan using fMRI technology * Questions about mood and behavior * Meeting with a clinician * Possibility of 8 weekly treatment sessions using mindfulness * Ongoing assessment of depression for next 2 years Eligible participants will be compensated for their time.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
33
This intervention targets rumination and other maladaptive forms of emotion regulation such as suppression and avoidance and provides skills training in effective coping strategies. Mindfulness is a key component of this intervention as a strategy for disengaging from one's thoughts. Strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), such as the use of effective interpersonal skills, are also included as methods for regulating strong emotion. Rumination-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy is a structured, manual based program designed to be delivered weekly over eight weeks. Sessions are 60-90 minutes in length.
University of Illinois at Chicago Pediatric Mood Disorders Program
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Change in Children's Depression Rating Scale - Revised
clinician measure completed with adolescent and parent Total scores reported. Range is between 17-119 Higher scores mean higher depressive symptoms
Time frame: Baseline, 8 week
Change in Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale
Self report adolescent depression total score. Range is 30-120 with higher scores meaning greater depressive symptoms.
Time frame: Baseline, 8 week
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