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A family-based psychosocial treatment model
Amy E West1, Sally M Weinstein
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Background:
Pediatric bipolar disorder (PBD) is a chronic and severe disorder that is associated with significant impairments in psychosocial functioning. Psychosocial intervention is an important component of comprehensive treatment for PBD.
Method:
Child- and family-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (CFF-CBT), also called RAINBOW therapy, is a manual-based, 12 session psychosocial intervention developed for youth 7-13 with PBD and their families. It combines cognitive-behavioral therapy with psychoeducation and other therapeutic interventions from interpersonal psychotherapy, mindfulness, and positive psychology in an intensive family-based treatment model. Specifically, CFF-CBT therapy aims to improve functioning in seven core areas: routines, affect regulation, self-efficacy, negative thoughts and behaviors, social skills, interpersonal and family problem-solving, and social support.
Results And Conclusion:
Preliminary open trial results, detailed in this manuscript, have demonstrated promise for CFFCBT's efficacy in reducing symptoms and improving psychosocial functioning and it is now being tested in a randomized clinical trial.
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