Department of Health Psychology, Miguel Hernández University , Alicante , Spain.
Anxiety Stress Coping. 2019 Nov;32(6):694-710. doi: 10.1080/10615806.2019.1645836. Epub 2019 Jul 23.
Super Skills for Life (SSL) is a transdiagnostic protocol based on cognitive-behavioral therapy designed for children with internalizing problems. The present study examined for the first time the impact of the Spanish-adapted version of SSL in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms in Spanish-speaking children. A quasi-experimental design with one group, pre- and posttest, and 1-year follow-up was conducted. Analyses were performed on an intent-to-treat basis. Participants were 119 children (42.9% female; 8-12 years) recruited from nine schools. Children completed assessments of anxiety, depression, emotional and behavioral difficulties, and the extent to which anxiety interfered with life before and after receiving the 8-session SSL, and 12-months post-intervention. Anxiety and depressive symptoms were significantly reduced at post-test and 12-month follow-up assessments. SSL also had positive impact on other symptoms assessed (e.g., interference of anxiety with children's life, peer problems, conduct problems). Overall, the long-term benefits of SSL appeared to be greater than the short-term benefits. The results of this study suggest that SSL may be useful in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, and a broad range of other issues, in Spanish children.
超级生活技能(SSL)是一种基于认知行为疗法的跨诊断协议,专为有内化问题的儿童设计。本研究首次考察了西班牙语版 SSL 对减少西班牙语儿童焦虑和抑郁症状的影响。采用单组前后测和 1 年随访的准实验设计。分析基于意向治疗原则进行。参与者为 119 名儿童(42.9%为女性;8-12 岁),他们来自九所学校。儿童在接受 8 节 SSL 前后以及干预 12 个月后完成了焦虑、抑郁、情绪和行为困难以及焦虑对生活干扰程度的评估。在前后测和 12 个月随访评估中,焦虑和抑郁症状均显著减轻。SSL 对评估的其他症状也有积极影响(例如,焦虑对儿童生活、同伴问题、品行问题的干扰)。总的来说,SSL 的长期效益似乎大于短期效益。本研究结果表明,SSL 可能有助于减轻西班牙儿童的焦虑和抑郁症状,以及一系列其他问题。