Children with chronic medical conditions often require more mental health supports than their peers without health problems due to increased levels of stress related to the uncertainty of their health, frequent absences from school, and other demands associated with the treatment or management of their illnesses. This chapter provides information about the use and adaptation of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention strategies for children with chronic health conditions in schools. Research supports the efficacy of using CBT in school settings for children displaying varied chronic medical conditions. The chapter reviews the key components of CBT as well as research, scholarship, and clinically relevant information on the use of CBT interventions for pediatric health concerns as they relate to school-age youth. In particular, the following evidence-based CBT components are discussed: psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, relaxation training and stress management, and behavioral exposure.
PNS116 Maintaining Routine Healthcare for Chronic Medical Conditions during the COVID-19 Pandemic: What WE CAN Learn from Australia
