Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Combating the Effects of Race-Related Stress Among Black Adolescents
Purpose
The current study seeks to build on previous research that demonstrates the efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in combating stigma by investigating the feasibility and acceptability of a protocol to support Black adolescents and young adults in coping with race related stress. The study will consist of a small, purposeful, non-randomized sample (N = 30) of clients enrolled into a 10-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy group. The group will be offered as part of regular clinical care at the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine. Three consecutive groups will be run with approximately 8-10 participants in each group over the next year.
Conditions
- Race-related Stress
- Depression, Anxiety
- Quality of Life
- Stress Reaction
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Between 13 Years and 21 Years
- Eligible Genders
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- Identify as Black/African American - English-speaking
Exclusion Criteria
- Prisoners or youth in detention centers will be excluded. - Not capable of participating meaningfully in the assent/consent process. - Being at significant risk for suicide and self-injury - Currently experiencing psychosis - Having severe health concerns that will impact study participation or attendance
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- N/A
- Intervention Model
- Single Group Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None (Open Label)
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
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Experimental Acceptance Commitment Therapy |
This study will use a 10-session ACT protocol to support Black adolescents and young adults in coping with race related stress. |
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Recruiting Locations
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
