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Evaluation of a large-scale brief therapy program for children.

Theodore Leventhal1, Gerald Weinberger2

  • 1Children's Psychiatric Center.

The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|January 1, 1975
PubMed
Summary

This study shows that a brief therapy program is a highly effective treatment for children and adolescents. The program demonstrated efficiency and positive outcomes across multiple assessment measures.

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Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychology
  • Psychotherapy Research
  • Mental Health Interventions

Background:

  • Brief therapy models are increasingly utilized for pediatric populations.
  • Evaluating treatment effectiveness is crucial for optimizing mental health services.
  • Standardized assessment methods are needed to gauge therapeutic outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a brief therapy program for children and adolescents.
  • To present a comprehensive evaluation of this treatment approach.
  • To assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the program.

Main Methods:

  • Multimeasure evaluation of all cases over a four-year period.
  • Utilized intake-diagnostic procedures for case assessment.

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  • Incorporated therapist ratings, problem checklists, and follow-up questionnaires.

    • Main Results:

    • The brief therapy program demonstrated high efficiency.
    • The treatment approach was found to be highly effective.
    • Positive outcomes were observed across various assessment metrics.

    Conclusions:

    • Brief therapy is a viable and successful intervention for children and adolescents.
    • The evaluated program offers an efficient and effective mental health solution.
    • Further research can explore long-term impacts and broader applications.