Psychotherapy program aimed at reducing anxiety in people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment

We are currently running an Australian-wide clinical trial to examine the effectiveness of a new psychotherapy program, My Anxiety Care, at reducing anxiety and its later implementation into clinical services.

My Anxiety Care enables people living with cognitive impairment to remotely access an adapted cognitive behavioural therapy intervention through online telehealth services (i.e. videoconferencing). The therapy intervention runs for six weeks, and teaches breathing exercises, relaxation techniques and other strategies which the user can apply to better manage their behaviour during elevated periods of anxiety.

Participation in the My Anxiety Care trial is ongoing, and we are actively looking for more people to partake.

We are looking for people who meet the following criteria to reach out:

• have a diagnosis of dementia or mild cognitive impairment; or have personal complaints of cognitive impairment
• are currently experiencing anxiety

As mentioned, the therapy is delivered virtually, meaning you can participate in the trial from the comfort of your own home. We can also provide tech equipment during the trial period for people interested who don’t have the necessary devices required.

Importantly the trial follows a randomised controlled design, meaning for participants, half will receive the My Anxiety Care program and the other half will not (resume normal care).

Find out more about the trial by completing the EOI form through our webpage or contacting us at anxietyresearch@uq.edu.au, phone 0419 638 776