Effectiveness of the SKILLS Program in the Management of Psychiatric Disorders

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, TOURS · Sep 30, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The clinical trial titled "Effectiveness of the SKILLS Program in the Management of Psychiatric Disorders" is exploring a new approach to treating mental health issues. With one in eight people experiencing a psychiatric disorder, this research aims to improve how we manage these conditions. Instead of focusing on individual disorders, the SKILLS Program looks at common factors across different mental health issues, allowing for a more integrated treatment that could help people with multiple disorders at once.

To be eligible for this trial, participants need to be at least 18 years old and have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder. They should also be able to attend therapy sessions and have been on stable medication for at least 30 days. However, certain individuals will not qualify, such as those with severe cognitive issues or those currently undergoing therapy elsewhere. If you join this trial, you can expect to engage in therapy sessions that focus on addressing multiple mental health challenges together. This could potentially lead to more effective treatment and better overall mental health outcomes.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Male or female ≥ 18 years of age
• • Have at least one diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder
• • Be able to carry out psychotherapy sessions
• • Have been on stable psychiatric medication for 30 days
• • Written informed consent obtained from the participant
• • Be affiliated to a social security scheme or equivalent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Cognitive deficits marked by a score above the 10th percentile for one or more tests in the assessment history.
• • Persons deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision; Persons under legal protection: guardianship or curatorship
• • Presence of a severe depressive episode
• • Be engaged in psychotherapeutic work elsewhere
• • Presence of a state of excessive deficit, making psychotherapy impossible
• • Presence of psychic decompensation (e.g. delusions) making psychotherapy impossible