Toward Effective Treatment Models for Special Populations: Criminal, Pregnant, Adolescent, Uninsured, HIV-Positive, Methadone-Maintained, and Homeless Populations

Abstract‘Schizophrenia’ can do things other than diagnose or stigmatize those so defined in that it can serve various forms of social action. Two hundred and fifty-eight randomly selected patients with an experience of schizophrenia and their relatives participated in the study of schizophrenia as social discourse. They used the diagnosis for political struggle and social leverage in such diverse forms as demonstration of the meaning of ‘a schizophrenic’, discursive intervention for ideological invitation, reclaiming personal worth (revalorization), solidarity with fellow patients and economic compensation. Despite the inherent value of the diagnosis in helping them get the right treatment, participants saw devaluing meaning in various designations for schizophrenia and, given choice, preferred certain formulations of the diagnosis over others in relation to their social discourse. To be effective, treatment models, service delivery and communication with patients must allow, interpret and incorporate their first person accounts (discourse) as a feature of their individuality and uniqueness in the therapeutic process. This is likely to increase their sense of wellbeing, empowerment and cooperation with the treatment.

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Models for Treating Post-traumatic Headache

Current Pain and Headache Reports ◽

10.1007/s11916-021-00970-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 25 (8) ◽

Author(s):

Joshua Kamins

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Effective Treatment ◽

Primary Headache ◽

Complex Nature ◽

Preclinical Models ◽

Primary Headache Disorders ◽

Treatment Models ◽

Calcitonin Gene ◽

Risk Patients ◽

Post Traumatic

Abstract Purpose of Review To discuss the treatment of post-traumatic headache (PTH) and how to choose pharmacotherapy based upon known pathophysiology. Recent Findings Preclinical models of traumatic brain injury are finally revealing some of the mechanisms of PTH, including the significant role that inflammatory neuropeptides like calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) play in the initiation and persistence of symptoms. Summary To effectively treat post-traumatic headache (PTH), one needs to understand the pathophysiology behind the initiation and persistence of symptoms. Recent animal models are starting to elucidate these mechanisms, but effective treatment will also likely rely on the identification of patients who are most at risk for persistent PTH. Trials of early, targeted therapy for at-risk patients will be needed to validate these hypotheses. Additionally, high powered clinical trials are lacking in the field of persistent PTH for medications that are known to be effective in primary headache disorders. Effective treatment for persistent PTH also requires understanding how headache interacts with the complex nature of persistent post-concussion symptoms, as this disease often necessitates a multi-disciplinary approach. Regardless, with the knowledge gained by new PTH models cited in this paper, and an increasing availability of novel headache medications, more effective treatment models are on the horizon.

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Self-Injurious Behavior: A Bi-Modal Treatment Approach to Working with Adolescent Females

Journal of Mental Health Counseling ◽

10.17744/mehc.25.2.gjk49quemhvna1dq ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

pp. 112-125 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Judy A. Stone ◽

Shari M. Sias

Keyword(s):

Effective Treatment ◽

Treatment Approach ◽

Adolescent Females ◽

Female Adolescent ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Treatment Modalities ◽

Lack Of Information ◽

Treatment Models ◽

Modal Treatment ◽

Mainstream Culture

The topic of self-injurious behavior (SIB), particularly among female adolescents, has been gaining widespread attention in mainstream culture (Favazza, 1998). However, limited research has been generated examining effective treatment modalities. Given the lack of information concerning treatment models, this article presents a bi-modal treatment approach with a female adolescent SIB client

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Feminist-Cognitive-Behavioral and Process-Psychodynamic Treatments for Men Who Batter: Interaction of Abuser Traits and Treatment Models

Violence and Victims ◽

10.1891/0886-6708.11.4.393 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 393-414 ◽

Cited By ~ 164

Author(s):

Daniel G. Saunders

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Effective Treatment ◽

Cognitive Behavioral ◽

Community Based ◽

Recidivism Rates ◽

Treatment Models ◽

Group Treatments ◽

Self Reports ◽

History Of ◽

Domestic Violence Program

At a community-based domestic violence program, 218 men with a history of partner abuse were randomly assigned to either feminist-cognitive-behavioral or process-psychodynamic group treatments. The treatments were not hypothesized to differ in outcome. However, men with particular characteristics were expected to have lower recidivism rates depending on the type of treatment received. Treatment integrity was verified through audio-taped codings of each session. The partners of 79% of the 136 treatment completers gave reports of the men’s behavior an average of 2 years post-treatment. These reports were supplemented with arrest records and self-reports. Rates of violence did not differ significantly between the two types of treatment nor did reports from the women of their fear level, general changes perceived in the men, and conflict resolution methods. However, interaction effects were found between some offender traits and the two treatments. As predicted, men with dependent personalities had better outcomes in the process-psychodynamic groups and those with antisocial traits had better outcomes in the cognitive-behavioral groups. The results suggest that more effective treatment may occur if it is tailored to specific characteristics of offenders.

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Qualitative Examination of Children's Naming Skills through Test Adaptations

Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools ◽

10.1044/0161-1461.1803.206 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 206-216 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Melanie Fried-Oken

Keyword(s):

Effective Treatment ◽

Language Disorder ◽

Treatment Goals ◽

Expressive Vocabulary ◽

Qualitative Information ◽

Word Finding ◽

Confrontation Naming ◽

Naming Test

A new procedure entitled the Double Administration Naming Technique is proposed to assist the clinician in obtaining qualitative information about a client's visual confrontation naming skills. It involves the administration of the standard naming test followed by a readministration of the instrument. A series of naming cues then are presented. By examining the number and types of naming errors produced during the two test presentations, the clinician distinguishes word-finding problems from expressive vocabulary limitations and qualitatively describes the language disorder. The cues that facilitate correct naming are used to plan effective treatment goals.

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