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Do Dialectical Behavior Therapy-Based Interventions Decrease Adolescent Externalizing Symptoms? A Meta-Analysis

Society of Clinical Psychology

Although externalizing problems are a common reason for psychiatric referrals (Connor et al., 2019), only a minority of youth with these difficulties receive interventions with strong research support (McCart & Sheidow, 2016). However, the moderating role of intervention duration approached but was no longer significant ( p =.057)

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CY 2022 Medicare Quality Payment Program for Clinical Social Workers: Frequently Asked Questions

Social Work Blog

Beginning January 1, 2022, clinical social workers (CSWs) will become eligible to participate in Medicare’s Quality Payment Program (QPP). Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention. Dementia Associated Behavioral and Psychiatric Symptoms Screening and Management. Clinical Manager.

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The long awaited second edition Psychopharmacology: A mental health professional’s guide to commonly used medications by Herbert Mwebe

The Critical Blog

Whilst there are various alternative interventions to managing moderate to severe mental health presentations, psychotropic medications remain the mainstay interventions used in various clinical settings. The arbiter of whether these medications are useful or not is the person taking the medication.

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Diversity Spotlight: Nadine A. Chang, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

a licensed clinical psychologist and advocate for Asian American mental health in the state of New York. in clinical and school psychology at Hofstra University. As part of her graduate training, Dr. Following the acquisition of her doctoral degree, Dr. Chang dedicated herself to the pursuit of research, clinical work, and training.

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Identifying Mechanisms of Change in Clinical Supervision

Society of Clinical Psychology

This is a Section 10 Student Blog Post on identifying mechanisms of change in clinical supervision written by Lucas Zullo , a fourth year doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and his clinical supervisor, Dr. Mona Robbins.

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American Dreams: What’s It Like To Be An MQ Research Fellow In The USA?

MQ Mental Health

Indeed, clinical trials conducted by our group showed some degree of benefit, but well below the level needed to substantially improve outcomes. This intervention rapidly doubled blood folate levels in women capable of pregnancy and dramatically reduced spina bifida incidence. Ezra Susser).

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Observing therapist-patient interactions to predict dropout from psychotherapy

Society of Clinical Psychology

Over about the last 50 years, clinical research has proven without a doubt that psychotherapy significantly alleviates the symptoms of a wide range of mental illnesses, for example, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, and addictions (Lutz et al., 2009; Cahill et al., 2003; Carpender et al., Bennemann, B.,