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FRIENDS for Life: process and effect evaluation of an indicated school-based prevention programme for childhood anxiety and depressio

Completed
Conditions
anxiety
Anxiety disorder
10002861
Registration Number
NL-OMON38199
Lead Sponsor
GGD Amsterdam
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
1000
Inclusion Criteria

Children scoring highest on the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) and/or children nominated by teachers and care coordinators are eligible for participation in FRIENDS for Life. Teachers and care coordinators nominate children who display mild symptoms of anxiety and/or depression (i.e., are shy, nervous, afraid, inhibited, depressed, unhappy, worried)

Exclusion Criteria

Presence of a clinical anxiety or depressive disorder, externalising behaviour problems, substantial learning disabilities or a developmental delay. Children who are not motivated or not willing to take part in the programme.

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational non invasive
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>Symptoms of anxiety and depression</p><br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>Programme-integrity<br /><br>Childrens' evaluation of the programme<br /><br>Parents' evaluations of the programme<br /><br>Response to FRIENDS for Life in gender, age, and ethnic group</p><br>
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