Development and efficacy of a family-focused treatment for depression in childhood.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression in childhood frequently involves significant impairment, comorbidity, stress, and mental health problems within the family. Family-Focused Treatment for Childhood Depression (FFT-CD) is a 15-session developmentally-informed, evidence-based intervention targeting family interactions to enhance resiliency within the family system to improve and manage childhood depression.

Methods

We present the conceptual framework underlying FFT-CD, the treatment development process, the intervention strategies, a case illustration, and efficacy data from a recent 2-site randomized clinical trial (N = 134) of 7-14 year old children randomly assigned to FFT-CD or individual supportive psychotherapy (IP) conditions.

Results

Compared to children randomized to IP, th

SUBMITTER: Tompson MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7513621 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature