scholarly journals Findings from a Feasibility Study of an Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group Intervention to Reduce Depression among LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer) Young People

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 949
Author(s):  
Hall ◽  
Rosado ◽  
Chapman
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Young People ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Therapy Group ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Cross Sectional

Depression disproportionately affects LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer) adolescents and young adults. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment approach; however, there has been limited work to adapt and evaluate CBT with LGBTQ young people. This study examined the feasibility of an intervention called Being Out With Strength (BOWS), which is an 8-session, small-group, CBT-based intervention to reduce depression among LGBTQ young people. We used a descriptive cross-sectional mixed-methods feasibility study design to evaluate the feasibility of BOWS. Survey data were collected from 79 LGBTQ young adults, and interview data were collected from nine mental health professionals. Almost half of the young adults had clinically significant depressive symptoms. All providers indicated depression as a problem facing this population and a need for BOWS. Two-thirds of young people were interested in participating in BOWS. Providers believed that BOWS would be acceptable for LGBTQ-identified individuals, those in late adolescence or early/young adulthood, and those with mild or moderate depression. Youth and providers also made implementation recommendations concerning settings to implement BOWS, times of day for BOWS sessions, number of sessions, group size, and facilitator composition. There is a demand for BOWS, and it is likely acceptable for the target population. Study findings can be used in the future to successfully implement BOWS and evaluate preliminary efficacy.

A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Group Intervention for Hypersexual Disorder: A Feasibility Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 950-958 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonas Hallberg ◽  
Viktor Kaldo ◽  
Stefan Arver ◽  
Cecilia Dhejne ◽  
Katarina Görts Öberg
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Therapy Group ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Hypersexual Disorder

TF-CBT Group Intervention for Children in High Conflict Custody Disputes

2021 ◽  
pp. 106648072110057
Author(s):  
Kelli Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
High Conflict ◽  
Custody Disputes ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Traumatic Symptoms

This article proposes a conceptual group approach using trauma-based cognitive behavioral therapy for children involved in high conflict custody disputes. Traditionally, interventions for this population have focused on repairing the relationship between parent and child and less on addressing the traumatic symptoms with which the child is suffering. The proposed intervention focuses solely on the needs of the child and provides an outline for seven sessions during which the PRACTICE model of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy is used. Additionally, ethical implications and directions for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Does the guided online cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia “i-Sleep youth” improve sleep of adolescents and young adults with insomnia after childhood cancer? (MICADO-study): study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Trials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shosha H. M. Peersmann ◽  
Annemieke van Straten ◽  
Gertjan J. L. Kaspers ◽  
Adriana Thano ◽  
Esther van den Bergh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Abstract Background Adolescents and young adults who had childhood cancer are at increased risk for insomnia, due to being critically ill during an important phase of their life for the development of good sleep habits. Insomnia is disabling and prevalent after childhood cancer (26–29%) and negatively impacts quality of life, fatigue, pain, and general functioning and is often associated with other (mental) health problems. Insomnia and a history of childhood cancer both increase the risk of adverse health outcomes, posing a double burden for adolescents who had childhood cancer. The first-line treatment for insomnia is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). However, access to this type of care is often limited. The guided online CBT-I treatment “i-Sleep” has been developed to facilitate access via online care. i-Sleep is shown effective in adult (breast cancer) patients, but it is unknown if iCBT-I is effective in pediatric oncology. Methods/design We developed a youth version of i-Sleep. Our aim is to evaluate its effectiveness in a national randomized-controlled clinical trial comparing iCBT-I to a waiting-list control condition at 3 and 6 months (n = 70). The intervention group will be also assessed at 12 months to see whether the post-test effects are maintained. Adolescents and young adults aged 12–30 years with insomnia, diagnosed with (childhood) cancer, currently at least 6 months since their last cancer treatment will be eligible. Outcomes include sleep efficiency (actigraphic), insomnia severity (self-report), sleep and circadian activity rhythm parameters, fatigue, health-related quality of life, perceived cognitive functioning, chronic distress, depressive and anxiety symptoms, and intervention acceptability. Discussion Insomnia is prevalent in the pediatric oncology population posing a double health burden for adolescents and young adults who had childhood cancer. If guided iCBT-I is effective, guidelines for insomnia can be installed to treat insomnia and potentially improve quality of life and the health of adolescents and young adults who had childhood cancer. Trial registration NL7220 (NTR7419; Netherlands Trial register). Registered on 2 August 2018

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