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Treating traumatized children: current status and future directions.

Judith A Cohen1

  • 1Drexel University College of Medicine, and Center for Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA. jcohen1@wpahs.org

Journal of Trauma & Dissociation : the Official Journal of the International Society for the Study of Dissociation (ISSD)
|September 10, 2005
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Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) shows promise for treating traumatized children. Further research is needed to evaluate early interventions and disseminate evidence-based treatments effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Trauma Studies
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Knowledge on effective treatments for traumatized children has grown, but gaps remain.
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) shows efficacy for PTSD, depression, and behavioral issues in sexually abused children.
  • Evidence suggests TF-CBT is also effective for other trauma types and multiply traumatized children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state of empirical knowledge on treatments for traumatized children.
  • To highlight the need for further research into psychosocial and pharmacological interventions.
  • To emphasize the importance of studying early interventions for mass disaster survivors.

Main Methods:

  • Review of empirical literature on child trauma treatments.

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  • Analysis of evidence for trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT).
  • Identification of research gaps in psychopharmacological and early intervention studies.

    • Main Results:

    • TF-CBT is a well-supported treatment for various childhood trauma sequelae.
    • Few other psychosocial treatments have been rigorously studied.
    • Promising medication classes require randomized controlled trials.
    • Early interventions for mass disaster survivors lack empirical evaluation.

    Conclusions:

    • Continued research is essential to identify and validate effective treatments for traumatized children.
    • Dissemination and implementation of evidence-based practices to community practitioners are critical.
    • Further investigation into pharmacological and early intervention strategies is warranted.