Interned-delivered Intervention Based on Acceptance Principles (LGBT)
Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Mental Health Issue
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Anxiety Disorders focused on measuring LGBT, online psychological intervention, emotional difficulties, risk factors for anxiety and depression
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- fluency in Romanian language;
- age - at least 18 years old;
- sexual orientation: gay or bisexual;
- gender identity: male, female or transgender;
- an unchanged dosage of medication during the last month (in case of taking medication);
- unemployed, lack of parental support or other critical personal situations.
Exclusion Criteria:
- suicidal ideation (i.e., if exceed a score of 1 on suicide item 9 from PHQ9);
- alcohol dependence (i.e., if AUDIT score > 15);
- obstacles in participation (i.e., not having Internet access, long travel plans during the treatment, etc.);
- psychosis, according to the medication status.
Sites / Locations
- West University of Timisoara
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Intervention Arm
The experimental arm were provided an intervention program based on John Forsyth & Georg Eifert (2016) The Mindfulness & Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety: A Guide to Breaking Free from Anxiety, Phobias & Worry Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, New Harbinger Publications. However, the initial treatment was adapted for the LGBT community using the suggestions from APA Guidelines for Psychological Practice With Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Clients (2012) and Pachankis, J. E. (2014). Uncovering Clinical Principles and Techniques to Address Minority Stress, Mental Health, and Related Health Risks Among Gay and Bisexual Men. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 21(4), 313-330. doi:10.1111/cpsp.12078.