scholarly journals Family based therapy plus cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) was better than CBT alone or family therapy alone for reducing adolescent drug abuse

2002 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-53
Author(s):  
D. E Stevens
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Zhuo Wang ◽  
Sebastian Mott ◽  
Olivia Magwood ◽  
Christine Mathew ◽  
Andrew Mclellan ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Youth often experience unique pathways into homelessness, such as family conflict, child abuse and neglect. Most research has focused on adult homeless populations, yet youth have specific needs that require adapted interventions. This review aims to synthesize evidence on interventions for youth and assess their impacts on health, social, and equity outcomes. Methods We systematically searched Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, and other databases from inception until February 9, 2018 for systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials on youth interventions conducted in high income countries. We screened title and abstract and full text for inclusion, and data extraction were completed in duplicate, following the PRISMA-E (equity) review approach. Results Our search identified 11,936 records. Four systematic reviews and 18 articles on randomized controlled trials met the inclusion criteria. Many studies reported on interventions including individual and family therapies, skill-building, case management, and structural interventions. Cognitive behavioural therapy led to improvements in depression and substance use, and studies of three family-based therapies reported decreases in substance use. Housing first, a structural intervention, led to improvements in housing stability. Many interventions showed inconsistent results compared to services as usual or other interventions, but often led to improvements over time in both the intervention and comparison group. The equity analysis showed that equity variables were inconsistently measured, but there was data to suggest differential outcomes based upon gender and ethnicity. Conclusions This review identified a variety of interventions for youth experiencing homelessness. Promising interventions include cognitive behavioural therapy for addressing depression, family-based therapy for substance use outcomes, and housing programs for housing stability. Youth pathways are often unique and thus prevention and treatment may benefit from a tailored and flexible approach.


2008 ◽  
Vol 192 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Beynon ◽  
Karla Soares-Weiser ◽  
Nerys Woolacott ◽  
Steven Duffy ◽  
John R. Geddes

BackgroundPharmacological interventions alone do not provide sufficient benefit for some individuals with bipolar disorder.AimsTo determine the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for the prevention of relapse in bipolar disorder.MethodA systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised or quasi-randomised controlled trials were conducted.ResultsCognitive-behavioural therapy or group psychoeducation may be effective for relapse prevention in stable individuals. Family therapy was no more or less effective than individual psychosocial therapy or crisis management. There is no evidence that care management or integrated group therapy is effective in the prevention of relapse.ConclusionsCognitive-behavioural therapy, group psychoeducation and possibly family therapy may be beneficial as adjuncts to pharmacological maintenance treatments.


2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 511-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yulia Landa ◽  
Kim T. Mueser ◽  
Katarzyna E. Wyka ◽  
Erica Shreck ◽  
Rachel Jespersen ◽  
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Author(s):  
Yousra Alatiq ◽  
Hind Alrshoud

AbstractFamily accommodation in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) refers to a condition in which a family member assists or facilitates the patient with OCD in performing the compulsion, or provides assurance to minimize or reduce the anxiety level. This condition can be significantly disabling to the individual as well as to the family dynamic. In this case report, a mother of a 14-year-old female patient carried out almost all the compulsive behaviours and rituals for her child. Family-based cognitive behavioural therapy was offered to this case over a 4-month period with a successful treatment outcome. This result provides initial evidence that this type of intervention is suitable for patients from Saudi Arabia, a non-Western culture.


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