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Behavioral interventions in community settings for Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Meta-analysis

Society of Clinical Psychology

Early behavioral interventions (BI) such as applied behavior analysis (ABA) and early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) are the main established therapeutic interventions for autism spectrum disorders (ASD). What barriers may exist for implementing behavioral interventions in routine clinical care?

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Are Mindfulness-Based Interventions Effective for Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders?

Society of Clinical Psychology

Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders are common and prevalent mental health problems. They include obsessive-compulsive disorder, body-dysmorphic disorder, trichotillomania, hoarding disorder, and skin-picking disorder. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice. Target Article Pseftogianni, F.,

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5 Myths About Eating Disorders

MQ Mental Health

An eating disorder is when a person has an unhealthy relationship with food, which can take over their life and make them ill. Although the number of people affected by an eating disorder rises each year, there are still misconceptions that can harm those affected and slow early interventions.

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Positive Autobiographical Memories in the Context of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Society of Clinical Psychology

Trauma exposure takes a toll on societies and individuals, leading to the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for a sizable minority of individuals (Magruder et al., 2013), psychological problems (e.g., Why Should We Address Positive Autobiographical Memories in PTSD Interventions? 2015; Kilpatrick et al.,

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

Society of Clinical Psychology

2019), only a minority of youth with these difficulties receive interventions with strong research support (McCart & Sheidow, 2016). Despite DBT’s focus on changing thoughts and behaviors that precede and relate to interpersonal conflict, externalizing problems are rarely examined as a primary aim in DBT-based intervention studies.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

NASW recognizes June as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure. The Center for Deployment Psychology will be hosting a 90-minute webinar entitled “Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure.”

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What is Schema Therapy? An overview and what to expect

Lawson Psychology

An overview and what to expect In the realm of psychological interventions, Schema Therapy has as a reputation as a holistic approach that addresses deep-seated emotional patterns and entrenched belief systems. What on earth is a schema?