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The ‘Link onto Life’ Program: A Pilot Intervention using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to Enhance Coping and Wellbeing in Young People (18-24 years).

The 'Link onto Life' Program: A Pilot Intervention to evaluate the effect of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) on maladaptive coping and emotion regulation behaviours in Young people (18-24 years) identified as having engaged in or currently engaging in at-risk coping behaviours.

Sponsor

Dr Suzanne Dziurawiec

Enrollment

48 participants

Start Date

Aug 31, 2015

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Maladaptive coping behaviours Risk taking behaviours Deliberate self-harm

Summary

The current study aims to significantly add to existing research regarding the effectiveness of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) group-based programs and Experience Sampling Methodology (ESM) interventions with young people (18-24 years). Research has found DBT to be an effective treatment model for adolescents who have a variety of mental health concerns, have trouble coping with their emotions or engage in risk behaviours (e.g. self-harm). Further, smart phone applications (ESM) designed to capture snapshots of daily experience and emotion have been used in mental health settings and found to reduce emotional distress and suicidal thinking. The current study will evaluate both interventions to investigate whether there is an increase in participants’ positive coping behaviours, and whether they could be translated to other settings (e.g. health settings, gatekeeper organisations). Understanding the complex interaction between experiences, emotional vulnerabilities and risk factors, which influence poor coping behaviours such as self-harm, would greatly benefit clinical practice and further inform prevention and intervention policies.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 YearssMax Age: 24 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study offers a group-based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills program for young adults aged 18–24 who have used unhealthy coping strategies in the past, such as self-harm. DBT teaches skills for managing emotions and handling difficult situations. The study also uses a smartphone app to track daily emotions and experiences. Researchers want to see if this approach helps young people cope better and improve their wellbeing. You may be eligible if: - You are between 18 and 24 years old - You have previously used at-risk coping behaviours (such as self-harm) as a way to deal with difficulties - You are willing to engage with the program You may NOT be eligible if: - You are currently receiving support from another agency - You are currently experiencing suicidal thoughts - You have an intellectual disability - You have clinically significant mental health symptoms that require more intensive care - You are currently enrolled in a similar support program Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

Group 1: DBT Group program (MHREC: 2015/006): * The program will run for 12 weeks. Each group will meet each week for approximately 1 hr (50 minutes). * The program will be run by DBT qualified cl

Group 1: DBT Group program (MHREC: 2015/006): * The program will run for 12 weeks. Each group will meet each week for approximately 1 hr (50 minutes). * The program will be run by DBT qualified clinical Masters students (Psychology) * The following timeline will be used: 1. Week 1-2 - Baseline measures 2. Week 3-110 - Deliver program 3. Week 11-12 - Post measures * Week 1 - Activities on setting up the group rules/ outlining the group program. It will be explained to participants that no personal disclosures will be allowed. * Week 2 - Core Mindfulness * Week 3-4 - Distress Tolerance * Week 5-6 - Emotion Regulation * Week 7-8 - Interpersonal Effectiveness * Week 9-10 - Walking the Middle Path * Week 11 - Review * Week 12 - Closing session 3. Week 11-12 - Review and Conclusion 4. After group concludes - Collect measures * Participants have the right to pass, to sit and observe, or to leave. Everyone in the group will be given the right to speak and to be treated with respect. * Participants will also be able to withdraw at any time without any repercussions and will be referred to a psychologist/support agency should they decide to withdraw. * Students in the DBT group will be sent a short, online survey, once a week, in place of a manual diary entry. This survey will be the same survey sent to participants in the ESM condition and will be sent to participants on a randomised schedule. Group 2: Online DBT skills program (MHREC: 2015/006): Participants will follow the same program outlined above, facilitated via online delivery.

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WA, Australia

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