The effectiveness of third wave cognitive behavioural therapies for children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Third wave cognitive behavioural therapies are increasingly used with children and adolescents. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the effectiveness of four third-wave interventions (acceptance and commitment therapy, compassion focused therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and metacognitive therapy) for youth.

Methods

Four electronic databases were used to identify randomized controlled trials, which tested effects related to health, well-being and functioning. Sensitivity analyses considering study quality were conducted and moderators were explored.

Results

The results based on 50 RCTs meeting inclusion criteria indicated emotional symptoms/internalizing problems (g = -.68, 95% CI -.98 to -.37, k = 43, N = 3265), behavioural difficulties/exter

SUBMITTER: Perkins AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10100516 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature