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Realizing the Promise: Strategic Dissemination and Implementation of CBT in Public and Private Health Care Systems

Society of Clinical Psychology

Although considered the gold standard psychological treatment for many mental and behavioral health conditions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) continues to be delivered at rates far below what research and expert recommendations suggest. Training included participation in a 2.5-day

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Psychotherapy research in the 21st century

Society of Clinical Psychology

Cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBTs) are effective treatments for depression and other forms of internalizing distress and are considered the gold standard of psychological interventions (Lorenzo-Luaces, 2018). Although CBTs are effective, many individuals remain symptomatic after treatment. CBT) than others.

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How to Manage ADHD in Children

Psychological Health Care

Signs of ADHD Recognising the signs of ADHD can assist with early intervention and effective management. Start by consulting your child’s paediatrician, who will assess their medical history, behaviour and symptoms. However, medication decisions should always be made in consultation with a medical professional.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth Anxiety: An Overview and Future Directions

Society of Clinical Psychology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), deemed a “well-established” intervention for the treatment of child and adolescent anxiety (Hollon & Beck, 2013), typically addresses anxiety using a two-pronged approach. comorbid disorders, family dysfunction), moving the field toward the ultimate goal of person-centered intervention.

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Observing therapist-patient interactions to predict dropout from psychotherapy

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In the referenced article, the Inventory of Therapeutic Interventions and Skills (Boyle et al., how they implemented interventions with patients and how they communicated, showed empathy etc.) Therapist interventions and skills as predictors of dropout in outpatient psychotherapy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.

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Mental wellbeing can, and should, be assessed in clinical samples

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT) and novel wellbeing-specific interventions (e.g., mindfulness and positive-psychology interventions) can improve mental wellbeing in clinical populations (van Agteren et al., He was involved in the development and evaluation of several narrative interventions, like life review therapy.

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Can prisoners with mental health problems benefit from psychological therapy? Yes, but health and justice need to be closer friends.

Society of Clinical Psychology

correspondents with a new article in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology titled, “Outcomes of Psychological Therapies for Prisoners with Mental Health Problems: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. lock downs’) which affect their intervention and studies. This SCP blog by Karen Slade, Psy.D. 2007; Butler et al.,