Culturally Adapting CBT for East Asian Youth in Ontario
Launched by CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH · Oct 16, 2018
Trial Information
Current as of August 11, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
There is a major lack of culturally relevant mental health services for East Asian youth in Ontario and Canada. Beginning with a participatory/qualitative research approach, common themes amongst clients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community leaders, will divulge basic elements needed to develop a culturally adapted model of cognitive behavioural therapy. The information from the adapted model will be taught to participating psychologists who will deliver the therapy in a randomized control trial design, with feasibility testing of the intervention using a quantitative approa...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Self identification as East Asian origin
- • Between the ages of 12 to 21
- • Diagnosed as having depression and/or anxiety
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Have been affected by psychosis
- • Have been affected by serious addiction
- • Have been affected by cognitive impairment
About Centre For Addiction And Mental Health
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s leading mental health and addiction teaching hospital, dedicated to advancing research, clinical care, and education in the field of mental health. With a commitment to improving the lives of individuals affected by mental illness and addiction, CAMH conducts innovative clinical trials aimed at developing and evaluating new treatment approaches. The institution fosters a collaborative environment that brings together researchers, clinicians, and community partners to translate scientific findings into effective interventions, ensuring the highest standards of care and support for patients. Through its robust research initiatives, CAMH strives to enhance understanding of mental health disorders and promote evidence-based practices in the treatment of addiction and mental health challenges.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Farooq Naeem, M.D.
Principal Investigator
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Myra Levy, M.A.
Study Director
East Metro Youth Services
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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