An Exposure-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Youth with Severe Irritability: Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Clinically impairing irritability and temper outbursts are among the most common psychiatric problems in youth and present transdiagnostically; however, few mechanistically informed treatments have been developed. Here, we test the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of a novel exposure-based treatment with integrated parent management skills for youth with severe irritability using a randomized between-subjects multiple baseline design.

Method

N = 41 patients (Age, Mean (SD) = 11.23 years (1.85), 62.5% male, 77.5% white) characterized by severe and impairing temper outbursts and irritability were randomized to different baseline observation durations (2, 4, or 6 weeks) prior to active treatment; 40 participants completed the 12 session trea

SUBMITTER: Naim R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11024061 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature