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Cognitive-behavioural approach to understanding obsessional thinking
- Authors:
- SALKOVSKIS Paul M., FORRESTER Elizabeth, RICHARDS Candida
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 173(Supplement 35), August 1998, pp.53-63.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Obsessional ruminations (obsessions without any accompanying overt compulsive behaviour) were previously considered especially difficult to treat. Discusses cognitive-behavioural theory regarding obsessional problem and reviews strategies for therapy developed on the basis of this theory.
Psychopharmacological treatment of panic disorder
- Authors:
- SUNDEL Martin, SUNDEL Sandra S.
- Journal article citation:
- Research on Social Work Practice, 8(4), July 1998, pp.426-451.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Social workers can use pharmacological knowledge in collaboration with physicians to treat individuals who suffer from panic disorder and panic disorder with agoraphobia. Presents an overview of research and clinical findings the pharmacological treatment of panic disorder, including information about types of appropriate medication and their dosages, efficacy, side effects, and assessment of medication effects. The use of alternative treatments, including cognitive behaviour therapy, alone or in conjunction with psychotropic medications in treating panic disorder, is also discussed.
Family reunification of youth in foster care with complex mental health needs: barriers and recommendations
- Authors:
- LEE Elissa E., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 29(3), June 2012, pp.185-202.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This study presents findings of a formative evaluation of an innovative pilot program designed to reunify and reintegrate looked after young people with complex mental and behavioural needs in residential treatment centres or therapeutic foster care with their families in the community. Data collection methods included in-depth structured case file reviews and semi-structured interviews with the youth, as well as their caregivers, child protection services caseworkers, and pilot program staff. The participants provided important insights regarding system, program, and case-level barriers to the successful reunification of these youth back into the community. Training, practice, and policy recommendations are discussed.
Equine-facilitated learning for youths with severe emotional disorders: a quantitative and qualitative study
- Author:
- EWING Carrie A.
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Youth Care Forum, 36(1), February 2007, pp.59-72.
- Publisher:
- Springer
The present study quantitatively and qualitatively evaluated the effects of an alternative therapeutic learning method on youths with severe emotional disorders (SED). The youths participated in a nine-week equine-facilitated learning program. Very little research exists investigating the effectiveness of utilizing horses in the therapeutic learning process. The present study encompasses three years of research on a unique program hypothesized to enhance traditional therapy and facilitate the learning process for youths with special needs.
Assessment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and spectrum disorders
- Authors:
- STEKETEE Gail, NEZIROGLU Fugen
- Journal article citation:
- Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention, 3(2), Summer 2003, pp.169-185.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This paper summarizes a variety of assessment tools for use with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive (OC) spectrum conditions. The description of instruments and methods of assessment is intended to help clinicians identify measures that might be especially useful in determining, first, what problems to address in treatment and, second, whether therapy is having the desired effect. Included are clinician interviews, self-report questionnaires, clinician-rated forms, and behavioral observations and self-monitoring by the patient. These cover patients' presenting symptoms, comorbid conditions, mood, ability to function, family aspects, and cognitive factors including insight, beliefs, and motivation. Clinicians are encouraged to provide immediate feedback about patients' responses to interviews, questionnaires, and behavioural measures so that they understand the purpose of the instrument and its relevance to their treatment.
Adolescent treatment outcome in a community mental health centre
- Authors:
- DALTON Richard, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 39(1), February 2003, pp.47-62.
- Publisher:
- Springer
To assess the effectiveness of a community mental health center outpatient adolescent treatment program, outcome measures were completed by the parents of 50 consecutively admitted adolescent patients who were evaluated and treated with therapy. The staffing referral mechanism used to determine the particular treatment modality for each patient was shown to be consistently and appropriately implemented.
Cognitive behavioural computer therapy for the anxiety disorders: a pilot study
- Authors:
- WHITE Jim, JONES Ray, McGARRY Eiledh
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 9(5), October 2000, pp.505-516.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
As part of a wider attempt to improve treatment provision in primary care and to provide greater patient choice, a pilot study of a three session CD-ROM anxiety management programme was tested on carefully assessed and representative long-term sufferers of anxiety disorder living in an area of high social deprivation. The aim was to test whether a successful written package could be turned into an interactive computer package capable of providing a rapid, effective and inexpensive intervention to those patients who wish such an approach. Treatment outcome to 6-month follow-up suggests that this approach was effective and was welcomed by patients.
The outcomes of an inpatient treatment program for geriatric patients with dementia and dysfunctional behaviors
- Authors:
- HOLM Alvin, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 39(6), December 1999, pp.668-676.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Evaluates the outcomes of an inpatient programme in the USA, designed to reduce severe agitated behavior in geriatric patients with dementia who could not be successfully treated on an outpatient basis. An individualized treatment plan was created for each patient that involved pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions with behavioural, environmental, and psychological components. Significant improvements on these assessments were observed. Concludes that the longitudinal, multidisciplinary approach used in this study was effective in significantly reducing intrusive and dangerous behaviours while preserving or enhancing patients' cognitive and functional abilities.
Out-patient, multi-modal behaviour therapy for obsessive - compulsive disorder
- Author:
- HAND Iver
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 173(Supplement 35), August 1998, pp.45-52.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This article describes the applied multi-modal, strategic - systemic behaviour therapy, and a partially new model for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Concludes that for major subgroups of OCD, behaviour therapy is a very effective treatment modality. Both behaviour therapy and drug-treatment needs to be improved and predictive variables for outcome of either of them are urgently needed.
An integrative conceptual framework for assessing and treating suicidal behavior in adolescents
- Authors:
- RUDD M. David, JOINTER Thomas E.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adolescence, 21(4), August 1998, pp.489-498.
- Publisher:
- Academic Press
Suicidal adolescents represent uniquely demanding clinical population. Regardless of psychotherapeutic orientation, the existing standards of care demand a relatively broad and integrative approach with multiple and specific treatment targets, as well as ongoing and repeated risk assessment. This article provides an integrative conceptual framework for these tasks in day to day clinical practice with essentially two goals: (1) to provide a summary of therapeutic and assessment tasks consistent with existing standards of care and supported by empirical findings, and (2) to emphasise the varied roles, tasks, demands and limitations of psychotherapy with suicidal adolescents.