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Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy for Self-Stigma in Youth

A Randomized Pilot Basket Trial of Discovering Our Best Selves: Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy for Self-stigma Among Youth

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About This Trial

The 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).

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - 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 willing to sign a consent form form - Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - 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 Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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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

Treatments Being Tested

BEHAVIORAL

Narrative Enhancement and Cognitive Therapy

NECT-Y consists of 14 90-minute sessions over the course of 14 weeks. The intervention combines psychoeducation, cognitive therapy, narrative therapy, goal-setting and peer support. Each group meeting includes educational materials, reflections, and active exercises that participants are guided through to personalize the content to their experiences. Participants will be provided with a workbook which allows them to follow the activities easier.

OTHER

Usual care

Standard usual care. No study-specific care, but participants will be provided with information on community resources and support, and will also be encouraged to speak to their clinician if they are interested in learning about other services.

Locations (1)

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto, Ontario, Canada