Strengthening Emotional Regulation: a Group Intervention With Adolescents

Strengthening Emotional Regulation: A Preliminary Efficacy Study of a Group Intervention With Adolescents [Fortaleciendo la Regulación Emocional: Un Estudio de Eficacia Inicial de Una Intervención Grupal Con Adolescentes]

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the initial efficacy of an emotional regulation skills training (ERST) intervention program in a group of adolescents presenting mild symptoms affecting their ability to regulate emotions. For this purpose, a sample of 1st and 2nd-year high school students (ages 14-16) will be recruited, and the intervention will be conducted on the educational institution's premises during school hours. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does the ERST intervention reduce symptom levels in adolescents with mild emotional dysregulation? Does the ERST intervention improve emotional regulation skills in adolescents? Researchers will compare pre-intervention (T1) and post-intervention (T2) outcomes, as well as follow-up assessments at 3 months, to evaluate changes in symptom levels and emotional dysregulation. Additionally, a blinded teacher assessment will be conducted at T1 and T2 to evaluate symptom levels.

Participants will:

Attend the ERST intervention sessions during school hours. Complete self-report assessments at four time points (T1, T2, and 3-month follow-up).

Be evaluated by a blinded teacher at T1 and T2.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adolescents in their first or second year of high school.
• Must be currently enrolled in school.
• They should be referred for emotional dysregulation issues and require mental health support.
• They must score above the 75th percentile on the total scale of the SDQ screening tool

Exclusion Criteria:

• Adolescents who are regularly receiving psychological treatment