Dynamic Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Depression in Youth RACHEL Z. RITVO KEY POINTS To undertake dynamic therapy with a depressed child or adolescent, clinicians need to know the basic…
Using Family Therapya LEONARD WOODS aPortions of the material come from my collaboration with colleagues and fellow trainers at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside. Credits to the…
How to Use Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents (IPT-A) LAURA MUFSON HELENA VERDELI KATHLEEN F. CLOUGHERTY KAREN A. SHOUM KEY POINTS The goal of IPT-A is to decrease depressive symptoms…
How to Use Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Youth Depression: A Guide to Implementation DAVID A. LANGER ANGELA W. CHIU JOAN R. ASARNOW KEY POINTS Considerable evidence indicates that cognitive behavior…
Using Other Biologic Treatments: Electroconvulsive Therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Vagus Nerve Stimulation, and Light Therapy GARRY WALTER NEERA GHAZIUDDIN KEY POINTS Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), vagus nerve…
How to Use Medication to Manage Depression GRAHAM J. EMSLIE RONGRONG TAO PAUL CROARKIN TARYN L. MAYES KEY POINTS In treating depression, medications can target depressive symptoms, augument partial response,…
Engaging, Involving, Educating, and Supporting Patients, Families, and Schools During Treatment SALLY N. MERRY ELIZABETH MCCAULEY KEY POINTS Engagement strategies must take into account the youth’s developmental level, the setting…
Introduction to Treating Depression in Children and Adolescents JOSEPH M. REY BORIS BIRMAHER KEY POINTS There is a need to train frontline providers to recognize and manage depressive illnesses and…
Clinical Assessment of Children and Adolescents With Depression CARLO G. CARANDANG ANDRÉS MARTIN KEY POINTS Although the core symptoms of depression are similar across the life span, developmental differences exist…
Depression: Causes and Risk Factors DANIEL J. PILOWSKY KEY POINTS Depression in youth is likely the result of a complex set of interactions between biologic vulnerabilities and environmental influences. Before…
