Brief Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Youth: Workbook

Anxiety and depression are common psychological challenges for children and adolescents, with nearly 1 in 5 suffering from a significant episode before adulthood. Brief Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Youth: Workbook is a problem-focused, short-term intervention designed to promote rapid change in youth symptoms in 8 to 12 sessions. It targets avoidance of stress and negative feelings and promotes active engagement with important activities. The program allows for flexibility to accommodate family cultural values, youth age and maturity level, and personalized symptom profile.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 88 pages
\n Publication date: 09 November 2021
\n Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
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Children and adolescents face significant psychological challenges, with anxiety and depression being the most prevalent. Shockingly, nearly 1 in 5 youths experiences a significant episode of these conditions before reaching adulthood. If left untreated, these issues can have long-lasting consequences, leading to persistent struggles with mood, poorer physical health, school drop-out, and substance abuse. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Brief Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Youth: Workbook presents a problem-focused, short-term behavioral intervention aimed at rapidly improving symptoms in 8 to 12 sessions. Developed specifically for youths, this intervention focuses on teaching strategies to avoid stress and negative emotions while promoting active engagement in the important aspects of their lives, such as school, family, and friendships.

In the initial phase of treatment, youth are introduced to relaxation and problem-solving techniques to cope with stress. The second phase involves developing and practicing a personalized action plan to engage in challenging life tasks and activities. Throughout the program, flexibility is built into the design to accommodate family cultural values, youth age and maturity level, and their unique symptom profile. This therapy is intended to work in conjunction with the corresponding Therapist Guide, fostering a collaborative approach between therapists, parents, and children. By empowering young people with the knowledge that they can endure difficult situations, overcome unpleasant emotions, and achieve their goals in life, Brief Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Youth plays a vital role in their mental well-being.

\n Weight: 234g\n
Dimension: 278 x 216 x 9 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780197541432\n \n