Can a classroom program stop childhood anxiety?
NCT ID NCT07162402
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a school-based program called Super Skills for Life (SSL) to help prevent anxiety and depression in children. 126 fifth graders from six schools in Pakistan took part. The program uses 8 sessions of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to teach kids coping skills. Researchers measured anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and social skills before and after the program, and again six months later.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Super Skills for Life (SSL) program, an 8-session cognitive-behavioral therapy based program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could be a simple way to prevent anxiety and depression in schoolchildren, improving their quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial with 126 children in Pakistan, so results may not apply to other settings. The program is not a treatment for diagnosed disorders.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fatima Jinnah Women University
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 44000, Pakistan
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