Interpersonal psychotherapy for depressed adolescents.
This article reviews interpersonal psychotherapy for depressed adolescents (IPT-A). IPT-A is a time-limited, evidence-based psychotherapy for depressed, nonbipolar, nonpsychotic adolescents. The article focuses on goals and phases of IPT-A, identifies problem areas and core components of treatment, and discusses specific therapeutic techniques. Efficacy research and effectiveness studies of IPT-A are discussed. The limitations of the current knowledge and directions for future research are highlighted.
Klomek
Anat Brunstein
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Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 772 West 168th Street, Box 72, New York, NY 10032, USA. klomeka@childpsych.columbia
Mufson
Laura
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D000293:Adolescent; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003142:Communication; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006117:Grief; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D011340:Problem Solving; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires