Psychodynamic and Supportive Psychotherapy

Depression ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 298-317
Author(s):  
David J. Hellerstein ◽  
Alexander Kane
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Primary Treatment ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Therapeutic Approaches ◽  
Supportive Psychotherapy ◽  
Interpersonal Therapy ◽  
Treatment Of Depression ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments

Patients with mood disorders often can benefit from psychotherapy, whether as a primary treatment for depression or as an adjunct to medications or other biological treatments. Today, therapeutic approaches such as cognitive–behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy are commonly thought of as first-line evidence-based treatments of depression, yet there is also evidence that psychodynamic psychotherapy (PDT) and supportive psychotherapy (SPT) can be effective treatments of depression. Both PDT and SPT are commonly used in clinical practice, by a wide range of clinicians and in many different settings. This chapter describes the theoretical background of each of these therapies, therapeutic techniques, how they can be adapted for treatment of depression, and patient populations for which they may be indicated.

scholarly journals Depression and its characteristics in childhood and adolescence

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. e4319108697
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Alves Guilherme ◽  
Mônica Micheli Alexandre ◽  
Mariana Moraes Pinc ◽  
Joice Karina Otênio ◽  
Guilherme Donadel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Psychotropic Drugs ◽  
Clinical Investigation ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Supportive Psychotherapy ◽  
Interpersonal Therapy ◽  
Treatment Of Depression ◽  
History Of

Currently the accelerated and troubled routine ends up also affecting children and adolescents, who are still unable to develop, express and assimilate what happens to them, internally and externally, understand their pains and suffering; thus, they end up developing mental disorders, such as depression. Given the importance of seeking more information about depression, this study aimed to produce a bibliographic review article on depression in childhood and adolescence and its characteristics. The databases Pubmed (US National Library of Medicine), Scielo (Scientific Electronic Library Online), and Google ScholarⓇ were used in the present study, using the descriptors: depression, psychotropic drugs, mental disorders and psychotherapy. The articles analyzed were written in Portuguese, English and Spanish, for the past 22 years. For the diagnosis of children or adolescents, the clinical investigation has its particularities, the anamnesis must be more in-depth and it must go beyond the parents' complaint and the history of the child or adolescent. During treatments, psychopharmaceuticals can be used, as well as alternative therapies, such as supportive psychotherapy, interpersonal therapy, brief dynamic psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, among others. However, according to studies carried out recently, the use of psychotropic drugs in children and adolescents brings worrying revelations. It is concluded, through the study, that care must be taken both in the diagnosis and in the treatment of depression in children and adolescents.

Exposure Therapy for Eating Disorders

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn Black Becker ◽  
Nicholas R. Farrell ◽  
Glenn Waller
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Binge Eating ◽  
Exposure Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Walk Away ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments ◽  
Family Based

Exposure therapy is a core component of evidence-based treatments for eating disorders (EDs), including cognitive-behavioral therapy and family-based treatment. Despite this, existing treatment guides give relatively limited attention to the clinical issues associated with good implementation of exposure. This book is designed to augment a wide variety of treatment manuals by providing ED clinicians with practical advice for maximizing the effectiveness of exposure, regardless of which evidence-based treatment they use or the profession to which they belong. Written in an easy-to-understand format, this book not only translates the most up-to-date empirical research on exposure for EDs, it also extrapolates clinical advice from the anxiety disorders literature to help busy clinicians become more effective in treating EDs. Readers will walk away with a solid foundation in the theoretical underpinnings of exposure therapy, as well as an understanding of how to utilize this information to sell the rationale for exposure to their ED patients. Clinically rich chapters, with ample case material, demonstrate how to prepare to embark on exposure therapy with a wide range of ED patients, including those with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. Specific types of ED exposure are covered in detail, including exposure to food and eating, cue exposure for binge eating, weighing and weight exposure, body image exposure, emotion and interpersonally focused exposure, and novel forms of exposure for EDs. Clinicians also will walk away with strategies for overcoming obstacles to implementation of exposure therapy, including institutional resistance.

The SPACE program, a parent-based treatment for childhood and adolescent OCD: The case of Jasmine

2018 ◽  
Vol 82 (4) ◽  
pp. 266-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eli R. Lebowitz ◽  
Yaara Shimshoni
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Exposure And Response Prevention ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Supportive Parenting ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments

Current evidence-based treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents include cognitive-behavioral therapy, specifically exposure and response prevention, and psychopharmacological treatments. Despite the established efficacy of these treatments, many youth do not benefit from them, and barriers, including lack of motivation and resistance to treatment, prevent many youth from even attempting them. Parent-based treatments offer an alternative approach to child-based therapy. SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is a parent-based treatment that focuses on systematically reducing family accommodation, or the changes that parents make to their own behavior to help a child avoid or alleviate distress related to the disorder, while increasing supportive responses to the child's symptoms. This article presents the theoretical background for SPACE and illustrates its implementation through a case description. Conclusions and knowledge to be gained from the case are discussed.

Neurobiology and Treatment of OCD

2013 ◽  
pp. 646-661
Author(s):  
Susanne E. Ahmari ◽  
H. Blair Simpson
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Preclinical Studies ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments ◽  
Genetic And Environmental Factors

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic, disabling disorder with a lifetime prevalence of up to 2-3%, and is a leading cause of illness-related disability. OCD is characterized by recurrent intrusive thoughts, images, or impulses (obsessions) that cause anxiety or distress, and repetitive mental or behavioral acts (compulsions). Though the etiology of OCD is unclear, current evidence implicates both genetic and environmental factors in its development. Our understanding of the neurobiology underlying OCD is still evolving, with convergent evidence from clinical and preclinical studies highlighting the importance of abnormalities in cortico-striatal-thalamo-cortical (CSTC) circuits. Evidence-based treatments for OCD include both pharmacotherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy. This chapter will review the etiology and neurobiology of OCD, and will provide an overview of treatment strategies.

Self-Directed Approaches to the Treatment of Depression

2016 ◽  
pp. 468-477
Author(s):  
Pim Cuijpers ◽  
Annet Kleiboer
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Treatment Of Depression ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments ◽  
The Common

This article examines self-directed approaches to the treatment of depression. It first considers some of the reasons why the uptake of mental health services by depressed people is low, despite the high prevalence of depressive disorders and the availability of evidence-based treatments. It then looks at the role of self-management in increasing access to evidence-based treatments for depression. It also defines what self-directed treatments are and goes on to discuss the different types of self-directed therapy, the common components of self-directed interventions for depression, Internet-based interventions for depression, and the advantages and disadvantages of self-directed interventions. Finally, it summarizes the findings from research on self-directed interventions for depression and suggests directions for future research and development in this area. Some titles of self-help books that can be used in self-directed interventions are presented.

Wrapping Up and What’s Next?

2020 ◽  
pp. 221-226
Author(s):  
Eli R. Lebowitz
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Childhood Anxiety ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Psychiatric Medication ◽  
Working Through ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments

This chapter looks at some possible next steps if the parents feel that the child’s anxiety has partially improved, but that the child is still coping with significant and impairing anxiety. The parents may need to continue working to reduce their accommodation, by taking on additional targets and working through the steps of making a plan and gradually reducing accommodation in this new area. The parents also may want to consider trying additional treatments and strategies. Some of the most evidence-based treatments for childhood anxiety include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychiatric medication. The parents should consider meeting with a capable therapist or psychiatrist in their area to discuss the possibilities. If the child’s anxiety has improved and things are returning to a more routine pattern without the need for special plans to help the child cope, it is important to keep up the supportive attitude toward the child’s anxiety. A supportive attitude expressed in words and actions can help to prevent future anxiety from escalating or growing to a point where it is again a major problem. Lastly, the parents should try to notice if they are falling back into old patterns of accommodation, or starting to develop new ones.

Pitfalls And Hopes in Down Syndrome Therapeutic Approaches: In the Search for Evidence-Based Treatments

2006 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 454-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mara Dierssen ◽  
Jon Ortiz-Abalia ◽  
Glòria Arqué ◽  
María Martínez de Lagrán ◽  
Cristina Fillat
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Therapeutic Approaches ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments

scholarly journals Managing Sleep in Adults with ADHD: From Science to Pragmatic Approaches

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1361
Author(s):  
Craig B. H. Surman ◽  
Daniel M. Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Adult Adhd ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Light Therapy ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments ◽  
Future Research Directions

Background: Sleep disorders and sleep problems commonly occur in adults with ADHD and add to functional impairment. Evidence-based treatments for sleep could improve function in the adult ADHD population. Methods: A literature review was conducted to present the clinical science informing treatment of sleep in adults with ADHD. Results: Six systematic prospective studies of sleep intervention in adults with ADHD were identified. Three of these, all including well-characterized ADHD patients, offered evidence for a significant effect of morning light therapy. Across the studies, preliminary evidence for melatonin, behavioral therapy, and weighted blankets were also found. Implication: Low-risk interventions such as light therapy may improve sleep in adults with ADHD, but many sleep interventions currently in use remain unstudied in the ADHD population. Considerations for evidence-informed practice and future research directions are discussed.

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