Behavioral group treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder in adolescence: a pilot study.
This pilot study is a preliminary evaluation of the effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral outpatient group treatment (CBT) protocol for adolescents with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Seven adolescents were treated in a 10-session group CBT program with weekly 2-hour sessions. The treatment protocol was an adaptation of approaches with established effectiveness and emphasized three main components: externalizing the OCD by cultivating mindful detachment; exposure and response prevention (ERP); and refocusing on alternative, constructive behaviors following exposure. An occupational therapy component played a significant role in designing creative exposure and refocusing challenges. Self-report measures at pre, post, and 12-month follow-up suggested clinical improvements for 5 of the 7 patients, thus partially supporting a group treatment format for adolescents with mild to moderate OCD.
Richmond Mental Health Outpatient Services, the Richmond Hospital, B.C., Canada. Ingrid.sochting@vch.ca
Ingrid
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Söchting
Betty
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Third
D000293:Adolescent; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009771:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D010045:Outpatients / Q000523:psychology; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome