Transdiagnostic Mechanisms and Treatment for Children and Adolescents

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian C. Chu ◽  
Andrea B. Temkin ◽  
Kristin Toffey
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Developmental Psychopathology ◽  
Social Research ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Developmental Change ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Treatment Development ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments ◽  
Treatment Research

Transdiagnostic approaches promise robust conceptualizations of pathology and efficient and generalizable treatments by providing researchers with a novel way to integrate basic science, treatment research, and developmental psychopathology. It has inspired innovations in treatment development by distilling the most powerful treatment components from our library of evidence-based treatments. Transdiagnostic approaches have proved especially appealing in the youth domain given high rates of comorbidity and rapid developmental change. The chapter begins with an introduction to transdiagnostic conceptual definitions and history, then reviews state of the art cognitive, behavioral, and social research that explains mechanisms in the onset or maintenance of pathology using a transdiagnostic lens. It concludes with a review of the early efforts of transdiagnostic researchers to develop interventions to address multiple disorders simultaneously in children and adolescents. In all, the chapter provides a comprehensive introduction to the foundation and future directions of this emerging field.

Evidence-Based Treatments for Traumatized Children and Adolescents

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie J. Schneider ◽  
Steven F. Grilli ◽  
Jennifer R. Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Traumatized Children ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments

Understanding the Mental Health Problems of Children and Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirstin Painter ◽  
Maria Scannapieco
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Cultural Humility ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments

Understanding Mental Health Problems of Children and Adolescents: A Guide for Social Workers provides a practical guide for social workers on promoting positive mental health in youth from a system of care perspective. Social workers will gain an understanding of the scope of mental health issues in youth, along with definitions, etiology, and evidence-based treatments. The book emphasizes the importance of collaborating with youth and caregivers, addressing issues from a strengths and trauma-informed perspective, and cultural humility practice. A unique aspect of the book is the presentation of real-life case studies that allow the reader to apply the information in each section of the book. Each diagnosis is presented in two chapters. The first chapter discusses the criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the biological aspects of the disorder, and its differential diagnoses followed by a case study applying the diagnostic criteria. The second chapter presents evidence-based treatments and medications. Information on how to access evidence-based treatments for each diagnosis is provided, followed by a discussion of the outcomes of the case studies from the previous chapter. The final chapters discuss the importance of collaborating with schools, mental health providers, child protective services, and others.

One-Session Treatment of Specific Phobias in Children: Recent Developments and a Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 233-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thompson E. Davis ◽  
Thomas H. Ollendick ◽  
Lars-Göran Öst
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Evidence Based Treatment ◽  
Specific Phobias ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Graduated Exposure

One-Session Treatment is a well-established evidence-based treatment for specific phobias in youths that incorporates reinforcement, cognitive challenges, participant modeling, psychoeducation, and skills training into a single, massed session of graduated exposure. This review begins by briefly examining the phenomenology, etiology, epidemiology, and assessment of specific phobias and then pivots to a description of One-Session Treatment. We examine the use of One-Session Treatment with children and adolescents, briefly discussing its components and application, and subsequently review almost two decades of research supporting its efficacy. Finally, we propose future directions for research and practice.

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