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Whitehead, R.; Hopkins, L.; Hughes, E.; Kehoe, M.; Pedwell, G. – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Introduction: Despite the high prevalence of mental health issues for young people with intellectual disability (ID), young people with ID can struggle to receive the mental health support they need. The aim of this study was to examine a new community-based, clinical mental health service for young people (12-25 years) with co-occurring ID and…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Mental Health, Mental Disorders, Access to Health Care
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Santiago, Catherine DeCarlo; Kataoka, Sheryl H.; Hu-Cordova, Maria; Alvarado-Goldberg, Karla; Maher, Lauren M.; Escudero, Pia – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2015
This pilot feasibility study provided a preliminary test of a community-partnered intervention that targeted engaging parents and improving parent functioning. This intervention was combined with the Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS), allowing for a comparison of the CBITS-as-usual (CBITS) with the CBITS-plus-family…
Descriptors: Quasiexperimental Design, Family Programs, Intervention, Low Income Groups
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Sussman, Steve – Prevention Researcher, 2011
Substance misuse is one of the most prevalent causes of adolescent injury and death. Additionally, 5-8% of adolescents in the U.S. qualify for a diagnosis of substance abuse disorder. This article discusses formal prevention and treatment program models, focusing on a continuum of care which extends from prevention to treatment alternatives.…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Models, Prevention, Adolescents
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Galanter, Marc; Glickman, Linda; Singer, David – Substance Abuse, 2007
This paper reviews the literature on ambulatory substance abuse treatment for adolescents, including brief intervention, Twelve-Step-based outpatient treatment, family-based treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, and pharmacologic treatment. An overview of socially and culturally specific strategies is also included. The diversity of settings…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Cognitive Restructuring, Adolescents, Therapy
Bindewald, Richard A.; And Others – 1980
Research related to the importance of involving parents directly in treatment programming for childhood obesity has provided inconclusive results because of methodological problems and relatively short treatment duration periods. The effectiveness of an extended behavioral weight control program was evaluated during a 10-week treatment phase and…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Children
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Foster, Sharon L.; And Others – Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 1983
Reports on a study addressing two issues: (1) the impact of problem-solving and communication skills training on the conflict-related behavior of parents and their young adolescent children; and (2) the additive effect of homework and session discussions designed to enhance generalized use and impact of skills in the home setting. (CMG)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Communication Skills, Conflict
Mbwana, Kassim; Terzian, Mary; Moore, Kristin A. – Child Trends, 2009
Child health and well-being are intrinsically important and also contribute to a healthy, productive adolescence and adulthood. Parents can play an important role in helping their children acquire or strengthen the behaviors, skills, attitudes, and motivation that promote physical and mental health and overall well-being in childhood, adolescence…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Parent Participation, Academic Achievement, Child Health
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Bogels, Susan M.; Siqueland, Lynne – Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2006
Objective: A family cognitive-behavioral therapy for children and adolescents ages 8 to 18 years with clinical anxiety disorders was developed and evaluated. Method: Seventeen families were measured before and after waitlist, after treatment, and at 3-month and 1-year follow-up. Results: No children changed their diagnostic status during waitlist,…
Descriptors: Family Counseling, Adolescents, Parent Role, Parent Attitudes