Prevention of Anxiety and Depression in Children: Acceptability and Feasibility of the Transdiagnostic EMOTION Program. Issue 1 (February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Martinsen, Kristin D.; Kendall, Philip C.; Stark, Kevin; Neumer, Simon-Peter
• Is Part Of: Cognitive and behavioral practice. Volume 23:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 13
• Publication Date: 2016-02
• Subjects: transdiagnostic intervention -- anxiety -- depression -- children -- prevention; Behavior therapy -- Periodicals; Cognitive therapy -- Periodicals; Behavior Therapy -- Periodicals; Cognitive Therapy -- Periodicals; 616.8914205
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2014.06.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1077-7229

Abstract

Abstract: Anxiety and depression are common psychological difficulties among children who have negative effects on multiple life domains. The two disorders co-occur at high rates and programs that target both disorders offer an important advancement in indicated prevention. EMOTION: "Coping Kids" Managing Anxiety and Depression is a transdiagnostic intervention (Ehrenreich-May & Chu, 2014) to reduce the likelihood of the development of an anxiety and/or depressive disorder. EMOTION integrates the core components of empirically supported treatments for youth with anxiety and youth with depression, and targets common underlying processes. The current project examined the acceptability and feasibility of this indicated intervention in a school setting. We report on recruitment strategies, attendance rates, and user satisfaction. We also examined and report on possible stigma associated with participating in an indicated intervention in a school. Highlights: The transdiagnostic program EMOTION targets anxiety and depression in children Program received favorable evaluation and impressive attendance rate in a school setting Self-nomination and screening using established measures might work as a recruitment strategy in real-world settings Children who participated reported low stigma with being selected to an indicated intervention