Exploring how emotion regulation affects mental health in young people
The Relationship Between Emotion Regulation and Psychiatric Disorder in Youth - From a Psychosocial Developmental Aspect.
This study looks at how managing emotions affects mental health in young people with conditions like depression and anxiety to see what strategies might help them feel better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 24 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Keelung) |
| Trial ID | NCT06271954 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the relationship between emotion regulation and various psychiatric disorders in youth, including major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, ADHD, and adjustment disorder. It aims to understand how different emotion regulation strategies impact mental health outcomes in adolescents and young adults. Participants will complete questionnaires to assess their emotional responses and mental health status. The study is motivated by the rising prevalence of psychiatric disorders among youth and the need for effective prevention and intervention strategies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adolescents aged 15 to less than 18 years and young adults aged 18 to 24 years diagnosed with major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, ADHD, or adjustment disorder.
Not a fit: Patients with organic brain injury, schizophrenia, or autism spectrum disorder may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and interventions for managing mental health issues in young people.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown a correlation between emotion regulation and mental health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The inclusion criteria for the control group are as follows: (1) Understanding the content of the questionnaire. (2) Healthy adolescents aged 15 to less than 18 years and healthy adults aged 18 to 24 years. The inclusion criteria for the experimental group are: 1. Understanding the content of the questionnaire. 2. Adolescents aged 15 to less than 18 years and adults aged 18 to 24 years. 3. Diagnosed with major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or adjustment disorder according to DSM-5. Exclusion Criteria: * The exclusion criteria for the experimental group are diagnoses of: 1. organic brain injury 2. schizophrenia 3. autism spectrum disorder according to DSM-5.
Where this trial is running
Keelung
- Chang-Geng Medical Foundation Chang-Geng Memorial Hospital — Keelung, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tzuyu Liu
- Email: tzuyu35@gmail.com
- Phone: (02)24329292
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.