The effect of ISTDP-based short-term group therapy for young adults in general psychiatric outpatient care

The research study aims to examine the effect of ISTDP-based short-term group therapy for young adults in general psychiatric outpatient care. The study is designed as a feasibility study and is intended to provide a foundation for a potentially larger future study of the treatment format. The aim of the study is to evaluate the treatment’s effect on symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as on emotion regulation difficulties and levels of self-compassion. These parameters will be assessed through repeated self-report measures. In addition to these outcome measures, both facilitating and hindering factors will be explored based on predefined feasibility criteria.