At a glance
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A Unified Intervention for Young Gay and Bisexual Men's Minority Stress, Mental Health, and HIV Risk
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating ESTEEM, CMHT, and 1 other intervention for HIV and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Completed, enrolled 254 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
The intent of the proposed randomized controlled trial is to test the efficacy of a principle-based, transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention that addresses the pathways through which minority stress compromises young gay and bisexual men's (YGBM) co-occurring mental (e.g., depression), behavioral (e.g., substance use), and sexual (e.g., condomless anal sex) health problems.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
ESTEEM is a 10-session intervention based on the Unified Protocol, an individually-delivered CBT intervention with efficacy for reducing stress-sensitive mental health disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety) by enhancing emotion regulation skills; reducing avoidance patterns; and improving motivation and self-efficacy for behavior change.
CMHT is the current standard of care for LGB individuals who seek mental, behavioral, or sexual health care is LGB-affirmative therapy.The practice of LGB-affirmative therapy is outlined across 21 guidelines published by the American Psychological Association.
Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT).