title: Cognitive-behavioral therapy for adolescent depression and suicidality.
abstract: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a well-established treatment of depression in children and adolescents but treatment trials for adolescents with suicidality are few in number, and their efficacy to date is limited. This article reviews the rationale underlying the use of CBT for the treatment of depression and suicidality in adolescents, the literature supporting the efficacy of CBT for depressed adolescents, and whether CBT for depression reduces suicidal thoughts and behavior. A description of some of the core cognitive, affective, and behavioral techniques used in CBT treatments of suicidal ideation and behavior in depressed adolescents is included.
authors: Division of Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Box G-BH, Providence, RI 02912, USA. Anthony_Spirito@Brown.edu
authors: Anthony
authors: A
authors: Spirito
authors: Christianne
authors: C
authors: Esposito-Smythers
authors: Jennifer
authors: J
authors: Wolff
authors: Kristen
authors: K
authors: Uhl
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D000092864:Suicide Prevention