Children with anxiety problems are needed to participate in a University of Queensland study.
Researchers within UQ’s School of Psychology are studying the effectiveness of different modes of therapy delivery for anxious children.
“The majority of children experience various fears throughout their childhood,” said Joyce Leong and Jules deGroot from UQ’s School of Psychology, who are completing the research as part of their postgraduate studies.
“In fact, anxiety is the most common psychological complaint reported by both children and adolescents.
“It can affect how they handle situations, relate to others and may even stop them doing things they’d like to do.”
Participants must be 7–14 years-old and have experienced problems such as being constantly worried or anxious, feeling shy, insecure or being afraid of particular situations.
An initial interview will be conducted to assess for suitability. Upon acceptance, the treatment will involve 12 therapy sessions delivered in individual or group therapy formats.
Families will be charged a fee of $100 for participation in this programme. This includes the initial assessment, 12 therapy sessions, child and parent workbooks, and the cost of materials and implementation.
People interested in participating should contact 07 3030 8361.
Media: For further information, contact Joyce or Jules at (telephone 07 3030 8361, email joyce@psy.uq.edu.au or degroot@psy.uq.edu.au) or UQ Communications (telephone 07 3365 3367).
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