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Cognitive-behavioral therapy for adolescent depression and suicidality.
Anthony Spirito1, Christianne Esposito-Smythers, Jennifer Wolff
1Division of Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Box G-BH, Providence, RI 02912, USA. Anthony_Spirito@Brown.edu
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|March 29, 2011
Summary
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) shows limited efficacy for adolescent depression with suicidality. This review examines CBT
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Mental Health Treatment
Background:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a recognized treatment for childhood and adolescent depression.
- Existing research on CBT for adolescents with suicidality is limited, with constrained efficacy.
- There is a need to explore CBT's effectiveness in addressing suicidal ideation and behavior in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the rationale for using CBT in treating adolescent depression and suicidality.
- To examine existing literature on CBT efficacy for depressed adolescents.
- To determine if CBT for depression effectively reduces suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on CBT for adolescent depression and suicidality.
- Analysis of the theoretical underpinnings of CBT for suicidal ideation.
- Description of core cognitive, affective, and behavioral techniques used in CBT.
Main Results:
- CBT is established for adolescent depression but has shown limited efficacy for suicidality.
- The review synthesizes evidence on CBT's impact on suicidal ideation and behavior.
- Specific CBT techniques are detailed for treating suicidal adolescents.
Conclusions:
- CBT has a strong foundation for treating adolescent depression.
- Further research is needed to enhance CBT's efficacy for adolescents with suicidal ideation and behavior.
- Understanding and applying specific CBT techniques may improve outcomes for this vulnerable group.
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