Preliminary effectiveness of the SKILLS program in reducing transdiagnostic symptoms: An exploratory study

IF 1.7 Q3 PSYCHIATRY Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jbct.2024.100514

A. Vancappel , E. Jansen , A. Mangolini , C. Dicosimo , W. El-Hage

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Abstract

Introduction

The transdiagnostic approach is an emerging and promising method for psychotherapy, addressing various psychiatric disorders. However, there is still a dearth of available transdiagnostic programs. This study explores the preliminary effectiveness of a new SKILLS program focusing on training transdiagnostic skills.

Method

Twenty-one patients (18 women) with diverse psychiatric disorders participated. They completed the SKILLS program and self-reported questionnaires (Transdiagnostic Skills Scale and Symptomatic Transdiagnostic Test) before and after.

Results

Significant improvements in various skills were observed post-program. Additionally, a significant reduction in psychiatric symptoms occurred, notably within clusters such as anxiety, emotional lability, and dejection.

Conclusion

This study provides preliminary evidence supporting the SKILLS program. Further randomized controlled trials are needed to validate its effectiveness.

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