Depression Prevention in Pediatric Primary Care: Implementation and Outcomes of Interpersonal Psychotherapy—Adolescent Skills Training

This chapter discusses the delivery of Interpersonal Psychotherapy–Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) in school settings. The literature on school-based mental health programs is reviewed. Advantages of delivering preventive interventions in schools and challenges to implementation are outlined. These challenges include obtaining agreement from school personnel and boards of education; identifying personnel who will take the lead in implementing IPT-AST; identifying adolescents who will be appropriate for these services; explaining IPT-AST to adolescents and parents to engage them in the program; and managing logistical and scheduling issues within the schools. The authors discuss strategies to address the challenges of implementing this depression prevention program in a school setting.

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Mental Health Communications Skills Training for Medical Assistants in Pediatric Primary Care

The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research ◽

10.1007/s11414-012-9292-0 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 40 (1) ◽

pp. 20-35 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Jonathan D. Brown ◽

Lawrence S. Wissow ◽

Benjamin L. Cook ◽

Shaina Longway ◽

Emily Caffery ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Primary Care ◽

Skills Training ◽

Pediatric Primary Care ◽

Health Communications ◽

Medical Assistants ◽

Communications Skills

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Aspects of mental health communication skills training that predict parent and child outcomes in pediatric primary care

Patient Education and Counseling ◽

10.1016/j.pec.2010.03.019 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 82 (2) ◽

pp. 226-232 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Lawrence Wissow ◽

Anne Gadomski ◽

Debra Roter ◽

Susan Larson ◽

Barry Lewis ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Primary Care ◽

Health Communication ◽

Communication Skills ◽

Child Outcomes ◽

Skills Training ◽

Pediatric Primary Care ◽

Communication Skills Training

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IPT-AST Overview

Preventing Adolescent Depression ◽

10.1093/med:psych/9780190243180.003.0002 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 9-15

Author(s):

Jami F. Young ◽

Laura Mufson ◽

Christie M. Schueler

Keyword(s):

Problem Solving ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Theoretical Basis ◽

Adolescent Depression ◽

Skills Training ◽

Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽

Problem Solving Skills ◽

Depression Prevention ◽

Interpersonal Problem ◽

Interpersonal Problem Solving

Interpersonal Psychotherapy–Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) is an adolescent depression prevention program that teaches communication and interpersonal problem-solving skills to improve relationships. IPT-AST is rooted in the theory that depression occurs in an interpersonal context. This primarily group-based intervention helps adolescents learn ways to resolve conflicts, negotiate with others, and strengthen important relationships. This chapter describes the theoretical basis, key components, and structure of this intervention. In addition, there is a discussion of the leader’s role in implementing the program.

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Preventing Adolescent Depression

10.1093/med:psych/9780190243180.001.0001 ◽

2016 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Jami F. Young ◽

Laura Mufson ◽

Christie M. Schueler

Keyword(s):

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Problem Solving ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Adolescent Depression ◽

Skills Training ◽

Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽

Problem Solving Skills ◽

Depression Prevention ◽

Key Issues ◽

Interpersonal Problem Solving

This book describes Interpersonal Psychotherapy–Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST), an interpersonally oriented depression prevention program for adolescents. The program developed from an interest in developing and studying a depression prevention program for youth who are experiencing depressive symptoms but do not yet qualify for a diagnosis of depression. The IPT-AST program is a predominantly group-based intervention that teaches communication and interpersonal problem-solving skills to improve relationships and prevent the development of depression. The book provides a detailed description of the IPT-AST program so readers can implement groups in different settings. In addition, there are chapters that outline key issues related to implementation of IPT-AST, including selecting adolescents to participate in group, conducting IPT-AST in schools and other diverse settings, working with adolescents at varying levels of risk for depression, and dealing with common clinical issues. Finally, the book outlines the research that has been conducted on this depression prevention program.

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The Depression Prevention Initiative: Mediators of Interpersonal Psychotherapy–Adolescent Skills Training

Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology ◽

10.1080/15374416.2019.1644648 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-13

Author(s):

Jason D. Jones ◽

Robert Gallop ◽

Jane E. Gillham ◽

Laura Mufson ◽

Alyssa M. Farley ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Skills Training ◽

Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽

Depression Prevention

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Selecting Adolescents to Participate in IPT-AST

Preventing Adolescent Depression ◽

10.1093/med:psych/9780190243180.003.0003 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 16-23

Author(s):

Jami F. Young ◽

Laura Mufson ◽

Christie M. Schueler

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Group Composition ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Skills Training ◽

Target Population ◽

Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽

Group Setting ◽

Depression Prevention ◽

Symptoms Of Depression

This chapter describes the process of selecting adolescents to participate in Interpersonal Psychotherapy–Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST), including considerations regarding target population and level of prevention. This chapter includes a detailed discussion of how to conduct a clinical interview to determine appropriateness for this depression prevention program. The importance of thoroughly assessing symptoms of depression as well as other mental health problems is discussed. The authors describe considerations that can help to determine whether or not a particular adolescent is an appropriate candidate for IPT-AST, including mental health diagnoses, interpersonal functioning, and the adolescent’s ability to behave appropriately in a group setting. Finally, the authors discuss considerations for group composition.

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Importance of Depression Prevention

Preventing Adolescent Depression ◽

10.1093/med:psych/9780190243180.003.0001 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Jami F. Young ◽

Laura Mufson ◽

Christie M. Schueler

Keyword(s):

Adolescent Depression ◽

Community Organizations ◽

Skills Training ◽

Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽

Afterschool Programs ◽

Empirically Supported Treatment ◽

Depression Prevention ◽

Empirically Supported ◽

Interpersonal Risk ◽

Different Levels

This chapter discusses the development of an interpersonally oriented depression prevention program for adolescents, Interpersonal Psychotherapy–Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST). Depression is a common and debilitating illness that rises in prevalence during the teenage years. Adolescence is therefore an opportune time to provide preventive interventions to reduce the burden of depression. IPT-AST is an adaptation of interpersonal psychotherapy, an empirically supported treatment for adult and adolescent depression. The program targets interpersonal risk and protective factors that have been linked to depression in adolescence. IPT-AST is an appropriate program for adolescents with different levels of risk for depression and can be implemented in diverse settings, such as schools, primary care offices, afterschool programs, and community organizations.

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