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Selectivity of treatment modalities

S Chess

    Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
    |August 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Child psychiatry diagnosis is improving, but treatment often focuses on available techniques, not child needs. Effective therapy requires reassessment based on diagnosis, severity, child strengths, and environment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • Recent consensus on diagnostic definitions and criteria in child psychiatry.
    • Traditional treatment focused on direct psychotherapy for child and mother.
    • Evolving etiologic concepts and therapeutic approaches in child mental health.

    Observation:

    • Many centers define therapy by available techniques, not child's actual needs.
    • Need for precise diagnostic criteria and tailored therapeutic interventions.
    • Importance of understanding child's strengths and environmental factors.

    Findings:

    • A review and definition of major clinical syndromes are provided.
    • A glossary of therapeutic modalities and their descriptions is included.
    • Treatment selection depends on diagnosis, severity, child strengths, and environmental modifications.

    Implications:

    • Periodic reassessment is crucial for selecting and sequencing therapeutic interventions.
    • Tailoring treatment to individual child needs enhances therapeutic outcomes.
    • Advancing child psychiatry requires aligning therapeutic approaches with evolving diagnostic precision.

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