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Psychophysiological Assessment of the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Strategies in Childhood
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Interventions targeting emotion regulation: A systematic umbrella review
Luigi F Saccaro1, Alexis Giff2, Maurilio Menduni De Rossi3
1Psychiatry Department, Geneva University Hospital, Switzerland; Psychiatry Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Switzerland.
Journal of Psychiatric Research
|April 27, 2024
Summary
Psychotherapy, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, effectively reduces emotion dysregulation (ED) in adults. More research is needed to tailor these interventions for children and adolescents with ED.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Emotion dysregulation (ED) is a transdiagnostic construct linked to numerous psychological disorders.
- Early intervention for ED is crucial due to its association with maladaptive behaviors in youth.
- Understanding the effectiveness of psychotherapeutic interventions for ED is essential for clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate psychotherapeutic interventions for emotion dysregulation (ED).
- To evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and mechanisms of these interventions across diverse populations.
- To synthesize evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses on ED treatments.
Main Methods:
- An umbrella systematic review adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
- Consolidation of evidence from 21 systematic reviews, including 11 meta-analyses.
- Synthesis of quantitative and qualitative data on psychotherapeutic interventions for ED.
Main Results:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) show effectiveness in reducing ED in adults.
- Evidence suggests similar efficacy for other less-researched methods.
- Limited research exists on the effectiveness of these interventions in children and adolescents.
Conclusions:
- Psychotherapy demonstrates transdiagnostic advantages for treating ED.
- Targeting core transdiagnostic dimensions of ED early may prevent disorder development.
- Further research is needed on mediating factors, intervention durability, and understudied populations.
Keywords:
AdolescentsBorderline personality disorderChildrenEmotional dysregulationMindfulnessPsychotherapyMore Related Videos
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