SIA - Internet-administered CBT for Adolescents With Low Self-esteem

SIA - Internet-administered CBT for Adolescents With Low Self-esteem

The study will investigate a novel CBT based treatment approach for low self-esteem among adolescents.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Low self-esteem, as indicated by rating of < 20 the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.
• Age between 15 and 19 years old.
• Access to a computer, smartphone, or tablet with internet access.
• Write and speak Swedish.
• In case of use of psychotropical medication, a stable dose for the past three months prior to registration and no planned changes during the treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Other ongoing psychological treatment that affects the treatment received in the study.
• No comorbid severe depressive symptoms and no suicidal plans.
• Ongoing alcohol use disorder, as indicated by Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT).
• Severe psychiatric comorbidities (e.g. psychosis, anorexia nervosa) that requires specialist care within the regular psychiatric care.