Year Published:
2006
Violence: Psychological Harm from Traumatic Events Among Children and Adolescents – Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (Individual)
Description of Resource:
The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends individual cognitive-behavioral therapy for symptomatic youth who have been exposed to traumatic events to reduce psychological harm. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is used to reduce psychological harm among children and adolescents who have psychological symptoms resulting from exposure to traumatic events. Therapists administer cognitive-behavioral therapy individually or in a group, and treatment may be accompanied by therapy sessions for or with parents.
Developed By:
Community Preventive Services Task Force
Developer Type:
Non-Federal Government
Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):
Mental Health and Mental Disorders
Healthy People 2020 Objectives:
Resource Type:
Systematic Review
Citation:
The Community Guide [Internet]. Violence: Psychological Harm from Traumatic Events Among Children and Adolescents – Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (Individual). c2006– [cited 2017 Feb 17]. Available from: https://www.thecommunityguide.org/findings/violence-psychological-harm-traumatic-events-among-children-and-adolescents-cognitive