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Failures in interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT): factors related to treatment resistances.
Ravitz, P, McBride, C, Maunder, R
Journal of clinical psychology. 2011;(11):1129-39
Abstract
Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is an effective treatment for depression across the lifespan and across cultures. However, even when delivered with fidelity, some patients drop out and others do not improve sufficiently. Attention to IPT treatment attrition, dropout, nonresponse, or failure can elucidate its limitations and the opportunities to improve its effectiveness. Studies of factors known to moderate and negatively predict IPT depression treatment response are reviewed along with recommended modifications to improve outcomes. Although the risk of treatment failure always exists, it is possible to enhance treatment effectiveness by attending to the therapeutic alliance, strategically addressing depression, and adapting IPT to patient characteristics. These include adding pharmacotherapy, extending the course of treatment, and targeting specific symptoms or interpersonal vulnerabilities. Case examples illustrate several of these points.
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Walking talking therapy.
Beauchemin, J, Manns, J
Mental health today (Brighton, England). 2008;:34-5
Abstract
Given the links between mental health, obesity and exercise, could physical activity be incorporated into therapy sessions with young people?
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Accessing self-development through narrative approaches in child and adolescent psychotherapy.
DeSocio, JE
Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc. 2005;(2):53-61
Abstract
TOPIC Narrative psychotherapy with children and adolescents. PURPOSE To demonstrate the integration of developmental theory with narrative approaches to psychotherapy as a means of accessing self-development during childhood and adolescence. SOURCES Published literature and the author's experience in using narrative therapy with an 8-year-old and his foster mother. CONCLUSIONS When informed by developmental theory, narrative approaches can be used effectively with children and adolescents to assist them in constructing positive life stories that can influence their identity formation.
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The modern treatment of hypertension.
Robertson, JI
Journal of human hypertension. 2000;:S51-62
Abstract
Progress in the treatment of hypertension over the past 50 years is reviewed. While achievements have been considerable, they have sometimes been exaggerated by uncritical analyses and meta-analyses of trials. Data of the large but seriously flawed American HDFP study especially have distorted appreciation of therapeutic benefits.