title: Cognitive-behavioral treatments.
abstract: The present paper provides an overview of the guiding theory and descriptive features of the cognitive-behavioral approach to psychosocial interventions for youths. Cognitive-behavioral treatment has been applied to various disorders including anxiety, aggression, depression, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, pain, and learning disabilities. Research on the nature of these disorders, a description of related treatment strategies, and an illustrative review of treatment outcome data is provided. Discussion focuses on a consideration of familial involvement, developmental factors, and methodological issues (i.e., comorbidity and normative comparisons) that require research attention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Temple University, Philidelphia, Pennsylvania 19122, USA.
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Kendall
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Panichelli-Mindel
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D002657:Child Development; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D012106:Research