title: Cognitive-behavioral treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents.
abstract: Several cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches are available for treating child and adolescent posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These treatments include common elements (eg, psychoeducation, gradual exposure, relaxation). This review (1) delineates common elements in CBT approaches for treating child and adolescent PTSD; (2) provides a detailed review of three CBT approaches with substantial evidence of effectiveness; and (3) describes promising practices in the area of CBT approaches to treating child and adolescent PTSD. Cultural and implementation considerations are also included.
authors: Division of Public Behavioral Health and Justice Policy, University of Washington School of Medicine, 2815 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98102, USA. dorsey2@uw.edu
authors: Shannon
authors: S
authors: Dorsey
authors: Ernestine C
authors: EC
authors: Briggs
authors: Briana A
authors: BA
authors: Woods
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000534:rehabilitation; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008960:Models, Psychological; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000628:therapy*