What’s the project?
We are testing the effectiveness of a new type of therapy called MAC for young people are who experiencing low mood / depression. MAC stands for Mindfulness for Adolescents and Carers and is a form of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. We want to see if the therapy can be helpful in reducing symptoms of low mood / depression. The study is a collaboration between many different NHS trusts and institutions, including the University of Cambridge, SLaM and the University of Exeter.
Find out more
We are asking for young people to take part in the study for one year – we will ask you to fill out questionnaires during different timepoints throughout the year and possibly take part in the therapy as well during this time.
Taking part in the study includes filling out some questionnaires about how you’re feeling and your mental health at different time points. You may also be invited to take part in and have MAC therapy.
Anyone aged 15-18, who are currently experiencing low mood / depression, and have had at least one treatment for low mood / depression / anxiety in the past.
There are two options – UK wide for the remote option (young person can be living anywhere) or in Cambridgeshire/Devon/South
London/Oxfordshire/Nottinghamshire/Sussex for the face-to-face option (young person must be living in one of these areas).
You will receive £60.00 for taking part in the study.
Please contact the ATTEND team [email protected] to find out more.
Our social media are as follows: Instagram – @attend.mindfulness, Facebook – ‘Mindfulness for Adolescents and Carers (ATTEND Study)’, TikTok – @attend.mindfulness, X – @attendstudy, YouTube – @ChARMCambridge
We will be recruiting for the study until February 2026.
Please note that the McPin Foundation regularly promotes opportunities on behalf of other institutions; we are not responsible for the continuation or contents of further correspondence with any project partners where we are not listed as the project main point of contact.
