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Pesky gNATs is a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based mental health intervention for young people. It combines a desktop computer game and a mobile app to provide age-appropriate and engaging support for young people. Interventions for anxiety and depression and for trauma focused CBT have been created as well as a game and app to support mindfulness. These interventions will be available to mental health professionals who work with young people.
| Project | gNats Island: Game-based and online support for adolescent mental health |
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| Description |
Pesky gNATs is a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based mental health intervention for young people. It combines a desktop computer game and a mobile app to provide age-appropriate and engaging support for young people. Interventions for anxiety and depression and for trauma focused CBT have been created as well as a game and app to support mindfulness. These interventions will be available to mental health professionals who work with young people. |
| Funding | £ 465,266 |
| Competition | Competitions 1- 4 |
| Competition Date | September 2013 |
| Health Innovation Network Partner | Health Innovation West of England |
| Website | http://www.handaxe-cic.com/ |