A Psychoeducational, Youth-Nominated Model for Treating Severely Depressed and Suicidal Adolescents
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Authors
Krohn, Damon
Issue Date
2006
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Thesis
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en_US
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From childhood to adolescence, youth undergo a variety of changes that can create
difficulties for adolescents and make them vulnerable to mood disorders, particularly
depression and suicide. Adolescent depression is the most common psychiatric problem
faced by adolescents today. Because depression and suicide are so prevalent in
adolescents, researchers examined a variety of treatments that include CognitiveBehavioral
Therapy (CBT), anti-depressant therapy, family/group therapy, or a
combination of treatments. In addition, school systems have implemented programs to
identify at-risk youth. However, even when identified, suicidal adolescents often do not
comply with treatment due to poor family relationships and parental psychopathology.
As a result, psychoeducational models that improve communication among family and
knowledge about disorders emerged; however, many parents still disregard treatments,
leaving adolescents with no support. Current research includes 532 suicidal adolescents
assigned to Treatment-As-Usual (TAU) plus a youth-nominated psychoeducational
model or TAU alo~e. The model provides adolescents with other support persons
because peers and adults outside of the immediate family can reduce suicidal factors and
potentially improve treatment compliance. Researchers hypothesized that adolescents in
the intervention group will have greater reductions in suicidal ideation, less internalized
behavior problems, and improved adaptive functioning in the future.
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