Promoting Positive Emotions in Adolescents Using Positive Events Training: An Indicated Approach

Conditions: Emotional Distress, Anhedonia

Sex: All

Ages: 12 Years – 16 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 36

Sponsor: KU Leuven

Location: Praktijkcentrum PraxisP Leuven

Summary

Research shows that high positive emotionality is an essential ingredient in building resilience in youngsters, especially those with a vulnerability to develop depressive symptomatology. It may empower them against actual depression and its various long-term adverse outcomes. One way to achieve positive emotions is via the recollection and anticipation of specific positive events. Therefore, to cultivate positive emotions in young people, a user-friendly group training program was developed, translated from basic research findings: Positive Event Training (PET). Through PET, adolescents learn to solidify positive memories and positive plans for the future. In this project, a comprehensive evaluation of PET's efficacy is conducted using a robust methodology with vulnerable youth.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 12-16 years (age) * mild-severe level of baseline depressive symptoms Exclusion Criteria: /

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