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Description of Resource:

Individual cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and group CBT for symptomatic youth who have been exposed to traumatic events are recommended based on strong evidence of effectiveness in reducing psychological harm. CBT is used to reduce psychological harm among children and adolescents who have psychological symptoms resulting from exposure to traumatic events. Therapists administer CBT individually or in a group, and treatment may be accompanied by therapy sessions for or with parents.

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Developed By:

Community Preventive Services Task Force

Developer Type:

Federal Government

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):

Mental Health and Mental Disorders

Healthy People 2020 Objectives:

MHMD-6

Resource Type:

Systematic Review

Citation:

Task Force on Community Preventive Services. Recommendations to Reduce Psychological Harm from Traumatic Events Among Children and Adolescents. Am J Prev Med [Internet]. 2008 Sep [cited 2013 Feb 22];35(3):314–316. Available from: http://www.thecommunityguide.org/violence/RecommReducePsychHarmTraumaticEvent_ChildrenAdolescents.pdf

Tags:

Effect Behavioral Change, Effect Health System Change, Reduce Morbidity, Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Public Health, Community- & Faith-Based Organizations, Healthcare, Behavioral & Social, Clinical Practice, Secondary Prevention, Patients

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Source URL: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/recommendations-to-reduce-psychological-harm-from
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2016-06-09 15:58:17.0