Could a group therapy tackle both depression and anxiety in teens?
NCT ID NCT01829100
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This study investigates how avoidance behaviors contribute to depression and anxiety in teenagers, and tests a group therapy called Group Behavioral Activation Therapy (GBAT). The therapy involves 15 weekly sessions teaching skills to understand and change avoidance patterns. Researchers will compare 35 seventh and eighth graders with depression and anxiety to a non-clinical group, using electronic diaries to track daily experiences. The goal is to see if GBAT can reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Group Behavioral Activation Therapy (GBAT) — a behavioral therapy involving 15 weekly group sessions teaching skills like psychoeducation, functional analysis, problem solving, and graded exposures.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this therapy could offer an effective, school-based treatment for teens with both depression and anxiety, potentially improving outcomes and reducing the need for more intensive care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 35 participants, so results may not apply to all teens. The therapy may not work better than existing treatments, and long-term benefits are uncertain.
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Rutgers University
Piscataway, New Jersey, 08854, United States
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