School-based Interventions for Test Anxiety in Adolescents
Anxiety
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Anxiety focused on measuring Test Anxiety, Wellbeing
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Participants are aged 14-16 years of age
- In the upper 66th percentile of test anxiety scores
Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants are receiving other treatment for anxiety
- Participants have a diagnosis of clinical anxiety depression or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
No Intervention
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with 2 Booster Sessions
Control
Cognitive behaviour therapy conducted in groups of 6-8 persons.One forty-five minute session per week for 6 weeks: Triggers for anxiety, identifying and challenging negative thoughts, relaxation, overcoming avoidance, and goal setting.
Cognitive behaviour therapy conducted in groups of 6-8 persons.One forty-five minute session per week for 6 weeks: Triggers for anxiety, identifying and challenging negative thoughts, relaxation, overcoming avoidance, and goal setting. 2 booster sessions (forty-five minutes each) will be provided at three and nine months. Each session will recap the content of the initial 6 sessions.
This is a no intervention control arm