Group therapy shows promise for teens battling anxiety and depression
NCT ID NCT06894368
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a group version of a therapy program called the Unified Protocol for teens with emotional disorders like anxiety and depression. Thirty-one adolescents took part in 16 weekly group sessions at a public mental health center in Spain, along with three parent sessions. Researchers measured changes in symptoms and daily functioning over a year to see if the program was helpful and practical in a real-world setting.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- group therapy program (Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Adolescents, UP-A)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this group therapy approach could provide an effective, scalable treatment option for teens with emotional disorders, reducing strain on public mental health services.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 31 participants, so results may not apply to all teens. The therapy requires commitment to 16 weekly sessions, and not everyone may respond equally.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Centro de Salud Mental de Majadahonda
Madrid, Madrid, 28221, Spain
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