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Psychophysiological Assessment of the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Strategies in Childhood
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Emotional Dysregulation: A Trauma-Informed Approach.
Brooks R Keeshin1, Beverly J Bryant2, Elizabeth R Gargaro1
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, 295 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA; Department of Psychiatry, University of Utah, 5021 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|March 21, 2021
Summary
Traumatic experiences are common in youth with emotional dysregulation. Trauma-informed care, including assessments and interventions, is crucial for improving outcomes and safety in these vulnerable young individuals.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Trauma Studies
- Mental Health Services Research
Background:
- Emotional dysregulation frequently co-occurs with traumatic experiences and trauma reactions in youth.
- Identifying and addressing trauma histories is essential for effective mental health treatment in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline key considerations for providing care to emotionally dysregulated youth with trauma histories.
- To emphasize the importance of trauma-informed approaches in various treatment settings.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature and clinical best practices for treating youth with emotional dysregulation and trauma.
- Highlighting the role of trauma-informed assessment and interventions.
Main Results:
- Trauma-informed assessment is critical for identifying youth who will benefit from trauma-focused treatments.
- Trauma-informed approaches can improve emotional and behavioral outbursts in severely emotionally dysregulated youth, enhancing milieu safety.
- Awareness of trauma history is vital when prescribing psychopharmacologic interventions.
Conclusions:
- Implementing trauma-informed care is essential for emotionally dysregulated youth with trauma histories.
- A comprehensive approach integrating assessment, evidence-based treatments, and psychopharmacology with trauma awareness improves youth outcomes.
Keywords:
Emotional dysregulationEvidence-based trauma-focused treatmentInpatient treatmentPosttraumatic stress disorderResidential treatmentTraumaTrauma-informed careMore Related Videos
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