Discussion
RNT-focused, anxiety
DISORDER, DISORDERS
Adolescence (and young adulthood) is a particularly vulnerable phase, in which many mental health disorders such as mood and anxiety disorders have their first onset [Firstly, the intervention(s) tested in this trial will be delivered via a mobile phone app. In contrast to in-person prevention programs guided by a therapist or trainer, app-based interventions can be made widely accessible especially in younger age groups since the majority of young people uses mobile devices [Secondly, instead of narrowly focusing on a risk factor for a single mental health disorder, the preventive intervention(s) tested in the current trial target(s) a The preventive intervention(s) tested in the current study focus(es) on RNT, which is an important transdiagnostic process. Next to the general benefits of transdiagnostic approaches mentioned above, focusing on RNT might especially effectively increase psychological resilience among adolescents as there is growing evidence that RNT contributes to the development of mental health disorders particularly in this age group [Finally, the current trial aims to contribute to a better understanding of the active ingredients in RNT-focused interventions. There are several possible strategies, which can help to reduce RNT. In existing RNT-focused approaches, such as RFCBT [