A multi-centre randomised controlled trial of cognitive behavioural therapy for managing anxiety in adolescents with acquired brain injury

INTERVENTION: Cognitive behavioural therapy sessions will be conducted over 11 sessions on a weekly basis. Sessions include psychoeducation, gradual exposure, realistic thinking strategies, and other anxiety management activities. Activities are tailored to suit needs of those with brain injury. The participant will meet one on one with a psychologist. Each session lasts 1 to 1.5 hours. CONDITION: acquired brain injury anxiety PRIMARY OUTCOME: Primary outcome 1: Mean Spence Children's Anxiety Scale score ; ; Primary outcome 2: Screen for child anxiety related disorders Primary outcome measure 3: Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule for DSM‐IV (ADIS‐IV) SECONDARY OUTCOME: Child and Adolescent Scale of Participation Children’s Depression Inventory Self‐Perception Profile for Adolescents Stress Index for Parents of Adolescents Sydney Psychosocial Reintegration Scale for Children ; INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. aged 12 to 19 years 2. acquired brain injury 3. clinical levels of anxiety 4. time post onset/injury greater than 6 months