The authors of the study concluded that doses of 10 mg to 20 mg of methylphenidate are effective in most cases, provided the medication is in conjunction
with psychosocial treatment.
ADHD students given methylphenidate combined
with psychosocial treatment showed significant improvement in classroom behavior and academic performance in what is being called the first large trial of the effects of multiple doses of methylphenidate on the behavior and performance of young teens in a classroom setting.
Not exact matches
«Use of
psychosocial treatments in conjunction
with medication for opioid addiction: Recommended, but supporting research is sparse.»
Just three studies addressed the use of
psychosocial treatments with oral naltrexone, all of which showed significant benefits.
All three medications are approved for use «within the framework of medical, social, and psychological support,» and ASAM's guideline recommends
psychosocial treatment in conjunction
with the use of medications.
«Given the current state of the opioid overdose epidemic, it is critical that patients seeking help for opioid addiction have access to comprehensive
treatment that includes highly effective medications whose effects may be enhanced with the provision of psychosocial interventions,» according to the report by Karen Dugosh, PhD, of Treatment Research Institute, Philadelphia, and c
treatment that includes highly effective medications whose effects may be enhanced
with the provision of
psychosocial interventions,» according to the report by Karen Dugosh, PhD, of
Treatment Research Institute, Philadelphia, and c
Treatment Research Institute, Philadelphia, and colleagues
Evidence supports the use of medications, in addition to
psychosocial treatments, for people
with opioid use disorders.
Psychosocial interventions, used together
with effective medications, are a key part of recommended
treatment for opioid addiction.
Nine of these studies showed significant benefits of
psychosocial interventions in patients being treated
with methadone, including reduced drug use and increased
treatment attendance.
But while research generally supports the effectiveness of
psychosocial treatments, there are major gaps in the evidence on their use in conjunction
with medications, according to a review and update in the January / February Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).
To date, no
psychosocial intervention has been established as the superior
treatment for preadolescents diagnosed
with depression.
Using a collaborative team approach, we aim to maximize the effectiveness of psychotherapy, medication management and
psychosocial treatments already offered at McLean
with emerging techniques, technologies and interventions.
Behavioral Science provides research - driven clinical care to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage changes to reduce cancer risk, improve adherence to cancer
treatment, enhance survivors» coping
with long - term consequences of cancer
treatment and provide a model of optimal care for cancer - related
psychosocial and behavioral issues.
The location is intimately associated
with the visual pathways, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and limbic system, which can cause significant problems
with visual, endocrine, and cognitive and
psychosocial function, both at presentation and after
treatment.
Psychosocial and pain management issues often interfere
with the injured worker's participation in a
treatment program and prevent recovery, and / or the worker may have permanent restrictions from the pre-injury job.
Supported a team of Social Workers, Psychologists and Psychiatrists assisting them in the
treatment of clients diagnosed
with psychological,
psychosocial, and behavioral disorders.
Our mission is to provide parents and clinicians
with accurate, up - to - date information on evidence - based
psychosocial treatments for children and adolescents.
Social Worker — Duties & Responsibilities Successfully serve as a psychiatric social worker and practice manager for multiple institutions Perform crisis intervention, adult, geriatric, child, and adolescent case management and therapy Counsel patients facing depression, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, dementia, and schizophrenia Serve survivors of domestic violence, rape, robbery, child abuse, suicide, and other traumatic events Responsible for 24 hour on call crisis intervention for multiple hospital emergency rooms Complete
psychosocial assessments to ensure appropriate patient diagnosis and care Design and implement
treatment plans including medication and individual / group / family therapy sessions Attend weekly team meetings to assess patient progress and document in the DAP system Review psychometric and psychological reports and provide feedback to patients and families Provide clients and family members
with guidance and referrals to community resources Maintain contact
with family members and encouraged their involvement in patient
treatment Performed discharge planning including nursing home placement, home health, medication needs, transportation and Passport screening, extended in - patient and out - patient mental health services Serve as public speaker, referral development committee member, and marketing / financial advisor
Given the significant impact that
psychosocial risk factors seem to have on outcomes in weight management
treatment, identifying and addressing parent mental health concerns, child behavior concerns, and family social resource needs upfront may help improve outcomes in children
with obesity.»
Cultural psychiatry is concerned
with the social and cultural determinants of psychopathology and
psychosocial treatments of the range of mental and behavioural problems in individuals, families and communities.
The quality improvement intervention included (1) expert leader teams at each site that adapted and implemented the intervention; (2) care managers who supported primary care clinicians
with patient evaluation, education, medication and
psychosocial treatment, and linkage
with specialty mental health services; (3) training of care managers in manualized CBT for depression; and (4) patient and clinician choice of
treatment modalities (CBT, medication, combined CBT and medication, care manager follow - up, or referral).
Transcultural Psychiatry provides a channel of communication for psychiatrists, other mental health professionals, and social scientists concerned
with the social and cultural determinants of psychopathology and
psychosocial treatments of mental and behavioural problems in individuals, families and communities.
In relapse prevention pharmacotherapies for the
treatment of addiction problems, the effects on outcome are modest compared
with other influences (such as patient characteristics, active follow - up and social stability) 1 and complicated by the effects of
psychosocial interventions that are always recommended alongside any prescribing.2
To determine whether participants
with and without a PersD received different
treatment, we assessed the percentage of participants receiving1 or more of the following: any psychotropic medication, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines, atypical antidepressants, any
psychosocial treatment, relaxation training, 1 or more cognitive techniques, 1 or more behavioral techniques, or psychodynamic therapy.
As it is a recommended
treatment in health guidelines and national health policies, 27 28 group therapy has various applications in inpatient and outpatient clinics.29 For example, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence30 recommends group cognitive - behavioural therapy (CBT) for people
with mild to moderate depression who decline other low - intensity
psychosocial interventions, such as computerised CBT.
The new generation of pharmacological
treatment approaches to dementia attract most attention, but this study is a timely reminder that simple, early,
psychosocial interventions
with caregivers can be cost effective in maintaining patients at home, while not increasing strain on relatives.
Studies were selected if the intervention targeted children
with a chronic health condition or their family members; a planned
psychosocial intervention was evaluated (naturally occurring family resources, medical interventions and medical or physical
treatment, medications, or
treatment regimens were excluded); psychological or social outcomes were examined; and ≥ 15 participants were included in the study which had random assignment to
treatment groups, a matched comparison group, or a convenience comparison group.
Researchers who investigate
psychosocial interventions for mood disorders may consider comparing the relative efficacy of MF - PEP
with that of other
psychosocial interventions for children
with depression and bipolar disorder as well as possible moderators and mediators of
treatment.
Sheila M. Eyberg, Stephan R. Boggs, and James Algina, 8220; Parent - Child Interaction Therapy8212; a
Psychosocial Model for the
Treatment of Young Children
with Conduct Problem Behavior and Their Families, 8221; Psychopharmacology Bulletin 31, no. 1 (1995): 83, 8211; 91.
An attractive feature of this well designed clinical trial was the testing of «allegiance effects» by conducting the study at 2 sites, each associated primarily
with publishing outcome studies of either
psychosocial or pharmacological
treatments.
Behavior therapy is considered probably efficacious for childhood depression, and a number of other experimental interventions show promise but require further evaluation.12 Currently, only 2 research groups have focused on
psychosocial interventions for childhood bipolar disorder.13 - 15 Hence, increased attention to creation and testing of
treatments specifically targeting depression and bipolar disorder in children is needed.16 In particular, studies should focus on children's developmental needs, address comorbidity, involve family members in
treatment, demonstrate
treatment gains as rated by parents and clinicians rather than children themselves, and compare experimental interventions
with standard care or
treatment as usual (TAU) rather than no -
treatment or attention control groups.12, 17,18 In addition, parental psychopathology may affect
treatment adherence and response.
Predictors of
treatment efficacy in a clinical trial of three
psychosocial treatments for adolescent depression.J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry1998Sep; 37:906 — 14OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedWeb of Science Question In adolescents
with depression, what are the predictors of
treatment outcome and of differential
treatment response when evaluating the effectiveness of 3
psychosocial therapies?
Depression in young people is a problem
with such pervasive features that one can find abnormalities in almost any domain (eg, cognitive, family) to justify any
treatment.1 A great variety of
psychosocial interventions have therefore been used
with depressed children, including CBT, psychotherapy, and family therapy.
There are well - documented associations between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and intimate relationship problems, including relationship distress and aggression, 1 and studies demonstrate that the presence of PTSD symptoms in one partner is associated
with caregiver burden and psychological distress in the other partner.2 Although currently available individual psychotherapies for PTSD produce overall improvements in
psychosocial functioning, these improvements are not specifically found in intimate relationship functioning.3 Moreover, it has been shown that even when patients receive state - of - the - art individual psychotherapy for the disorder, negative interpersonal relations predict worse
treatment outcomes.4, 5
Predictors of nonresponse to
psychosocial treatment in children and adolescents
with disruptive behavior disorders.
The authors of this study have added to a recently burgeoning literature that attests to the feasibility and efficacy of manualised,
psychosocial interventions as adjuncts to pharmacotherapy in the
treatment of bipolar disorder.1 — , 4 The authors are to be commended for conducting a randomised controlled trial
with a credible control intervention and for following bipolar patients for 15 months after the protocol ended.
Psychosocial health and effective pain management are considered essential end points for optimal haemophilia care, but there is a significant gap in evidence - based
treatments targeting these outcomes in people
with haemophilia (PWH).
Group
treatment is probably not ideal for patients
with chronic disease, depression and complex
psychosocial needs.
The quality improvement intervention included: expert leader teams at each site to implement and adapt intervention; care managers to support primary care clinicians
with evaluation, education, medication, and
psychosocial treatment, and linking
with specialised mental health services; training care managers in manual cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for depression; and access to participant and clinician choice of
treatment (CBT, medication, combined CBT and medication, care manager follow up, or referral).
Depression is common among adolescents,
with a point prevalence between 3 % and 8 %.1 By age 18 years, as many as 25 % of adolescents have had at least 1 depressive episode.2 Depressive disorders in children and teens increase the risk of illness, interpersonal problems, and
psychosocial difficulties that persist long after the episode, 3 and adolescents who experience depressive episodes have an increased risk of substance abuse and suicidal behavior.4 - 6 Adults
with depression have increased health care costs, 7 and successful depression
treatment may decrease these costs for adults8 and children.9
Eligible studies included RCTs of short acting methylphenidate and
psychosocial (behavioural / cognitive behavioural)
treatments in school - aged children (aged 6 — 12 years)
with ADHD.
How effective are short - acting methylphenidate and
psychosocial treatments, alone or in combination, for school - aged children
with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Behavioural -
psychosocial treatments, on their own, are regarded as the most appropriate front - line
treatment with younger children even when ADHD is present; except in exceptional circumstances [19].
New research needs to emphasize
psychosocial approaches to the prevention of depression in high risk women and to the
treatment needs of depressed mothers and their families.4, 7,11 Most studies of
treatment have focused primarily on the mother's depression, relying on medication or individual psychotherapy, 12 rather than on the mother's needs more broadly, including her relationship
with her baby and the role of the father (or other responsible adult) in providing emotional support and practical help
with child care.
Medication,
psychosocial and other
treatment issues are discussed within the context of the rehabilitation counselor's role in providing vocational services for people
with borderline personality disorder.
Sessions involved discussions of information about 1) the adolescent's psychiatric disorder (s) and
psychosocial difficulties, 2) the adolescent's
treatment plan and rationale for recommended
treatments, 3) risk factors for suicidal behavior and warning signs of possible imminent risk, 4) the availability of emergency services, and 5) strategies for communicating
with adolescents.
In this respect, this model, which was initially developed to evaluate rigor in medical research in the 1970s, has been currently extended to support advice to educational practitioners about which
psychosocial treatments should be used that have well - documented effectiveness
with children diagnosed
with ADHD and which would, hopefully, replace (or work in combination
with) the dominant pharmacological
treatments.
Current studies about IAD have focused on case summaries, behavioral components, negative consequences in daily life, along
with clinical diagnosis, epidemiology, associated
psychosocial factors, symptom management, psychiatric comorbidity and
treatment outcome [7], [8], [9], [10], [11].
Evidence - Based
Psychosocial Treatments for Adolescents
With Disruptive Behavior.
The
psychosocial treatment used in this study included a behavior management program
with individualized, negotiated behavioral contracts and other basic rules and contingencies.