Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.

Research Center: Centre for Disability Studies
Location: 92-94 Parramatta Road, Camperdown NSW 2050 (shown on map)
Lead Doctors: Dr Lynette Roberts   
Ethics Committee: Reviewed and approved by the University of Sydney Human Research Ethics Committee

Background

The Centre for Disability Studies at the University of Sydney is conducting a research study to learn how adapted cognitive-behaviour therapy could help with anxiety and reducing worry.

Participants will attend group sessions with a therapy partner of their choice, such as a parent or support worker. Sessions will include anxiety-management strategies such as cognitive challenging. All information shared throughout the study will be strictly confidential. This is an unpaid, volunteer trial.

Benefits of Participation

• Participants will learn new strategies for alleviating anxiety.
• Participants will be helping to advance research on mental health.

Your Rights

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential.
• Upon completion, the results of the study will be shared with you.

Who Can Participate?

• Males and Females ages 18 or older.
• Have a mild intellectual disability.
• Experiencing worries or anxiety.