Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • The overlap between low self-esteem and anxiety/depression in CAMHS

    Our systematic review aimed to establish what is known about low self-esteem and anxiety/depression in young people (<18s). We wanted to find out whether young people with clinically significant anxiety disorders and/or depression also have low self-esteem as measured on validated questionnaires. We also wanted to know whether young people with low self-esteem as measured on a validated questionnaire develop depression and anxiety symptomology later in adolescence and young adulthood.

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  • Determining the “IMPACT” of therapeutics for depression requires an adaptive trial design

    A large proportion of adolescents suffering from moderate-to-severe major depression respond to psychological and pharmacological therapy, and the range of effective treatment modalities is increasing. Now, Ian Goodyer and Paul Wilkinson have compiled a Practitioner Review that compares the various treatment options available and assesses their effectiveness for adolescents affected by major depressive episodes.

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  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Conference – Interviews with Jim Lyng and Stephanie Hastings

    Interviews with Jim Lyng and Stephanie Hastings recorded on 20 October 2017 at the ACAMH Irish Branch conference on DBT.

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  • Free read

    CAMH – Volume 22, Issue 1 February 2017

    Lisa Keane and Maria Loades

    Background
    Cognitive behavioural therapy for low self-esteem (LSE) has shown promise as a trans-diagnostic model for treating mental health difficulties in adults. To ascertain the potential value of this treatment approach in working with young people with internalizing disorders, we need to develop our understanding of LSE within these mental health conditions.

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