title: A model for adolescent day treatment.
abstract: Milieu treatment is cited as a therapeutic aspect of inpatient, residential, and day programs for seriously disturbed adolescents. However, the literature is generally descriptive, and does not link specific treatment recommendations with theoretical conceptualizations. This population has unique developmental needs and pressures that must be taken into account for treatment to be effective. This article examines the theoretical and empirical literature and proposes an integrated model for effective day treatment for this population.
authors.affiliation: Division of Childhood and Adolescent Psychiaty, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Silvan
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Matzner
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Silva
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000739:Anecdotes as Topic; D003631:Day Care, Medical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D008884:Milieu Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008960:Models, Psychological; D010348:Patient Care Team; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D012649:Self Concept; D014481:United States