Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7264264 | Cognitive and Behavioral Practice | 2018 | 37 Pages |
Abstract
Behavioral activation (BA) can be as effective as cognitive-behavioral therapy for the treatment of depression in adults, but to date there is little research with adolescents. This is problematic given the recognized need to increase access to evidence-based interventions for depression in young people. We have developed a new adaptation of brief Behavioral Activation (Lejuez, Hopko, Acierno, Daughters, & Pagoto, 2011) specifically for young people: Brief BA for depressed adolescents. In this paper, we use a case example with session-by-session measurement to show how a nonspecialist clinician can deliver this intervention successfully. We discuss the key themes arising from this training case, challenges the clinician faced, and how these were managed through training and supervision.
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Authors
Laura Pass, Elizabeth Hodgson, Hannah Whitney, Shirley Reynolds,