Overview
Alignment with Be You Domains
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Early Support
Target audience
- Early learning
- Primary school
- Secondary school
Target groups
- Individual
- Small group
Aims
BRAVE Self-Help is an interactive, online prevention and intervention program for youth anxiety. BRAVE teaches cognitive behavioural strategies to manage anxiety and worry, through a program of 4 to 10 sessions (depending on the age level). Each session builds on information and strategies learnt in the previous session, and aims to help young people manage anxiety. There are also parent sessions to help parents to better manage their anxious child. The BRAVE for Young Children is completely parent focused.Program theory
The intervention was based on theoretical and empirical research relating to the psychosocial determinants of child anxiety and evidence-based, cognitive behavioural interventions.Topics
Psychoeducation, emotion identification, identification of physiological symptoms, relaxation training, identification of cognitions and coping statements, cognitive restructuring, avoidance and exposure, reinforcement strategies, problem solving, preventing relapse.Cost
Program structure
4 to 10 sessions (depending on the age level), from 30-60 minutes. Families can access the sessions at any time, including after completion.Instructor
- Educator
- Wellbeing leader
Instructor training
52-page training manual. Children and parents can complete the programs unassisted or with a facilitator. Can be facilitated by school-based or mental health professionals.Supporting resources or materials available with program
- Manual
- Posters
Parent involvement
- Attend information sessions
- Homework
- Written information provided to parents
Origin of program
Australia
UniQuest Pty Ltd, University of Southern Queensland and Griffith University
Program authors
Professor Susan Spence, Professor Sonja March, Associate Professor Caroline Donovan, Dr Jane Coleman
- The University of Queensland,St Lucia QLD 4072 Australia
Ratings
Summary of evidence factors
This is a summary of the evaluation or research study characteristics that contribute to the program’s evidence rating.
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Positive impact on at least one outcome for children and/or young people?
The study reported positive outcomes. |
Yes |
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Link between program description and theory of change
Theory of change refers to whether there was a comprehensive description and illustration of how and why a desired change is expected to happen in a particular context. |
Some links |
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Study design
Type of study design reported. |
Randomised control trial |
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Independence
The degree to which the program authors were involved in the research. |
Completely |
Summary of implementation factors
This is a summary of the program’s characteristics that contribute to its implementation rating.
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Feedback sought from participants
Participants enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
Yes |
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Feedback sought from instructors
Instructors enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
No |
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Groups program is not suitable for
Groups the program wouldn't be suitable for or that required further research to determine suitability. |
Not assessed |
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Training provided during study
The model of training provided. |
Web based |
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Ongoing instructor support provided during study
Whether ongoing support is provided. |
Yes |
Context
This is a summary of the context in which the evidence for the program was established.
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Study Participants
Pre school, primary school (Foundation to Year 6), secondary school (Years 7 to 12). |
Primary school |
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Country of Study/s
The location in which the evidence or research was conducted. |
Australia |
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Location of Study/s in Australia
The state (or states) the program was assessed in Australia. |
QLD |
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Evaluation of program in culturally and linguistically diverse populations
Provider has included culturally and linguistically diverse people when assessing the program. |
Yes |
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Evaluation of program in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
Provider has included Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in low socioeconomic groups
Program has evaluated a diverse socio-economic population in their research. |
No |
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Developmental based adaptations to program design and delivery
Shorter sessions for younger students or activities are adjusted for age appropriateness. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in children and young people with disability and/or learning difference
Provider has included participants with a disability or learning difference when assessing the program. |
Yes |
Last updated: 14 February 2024