Abstract
Research provides strong support for the efficacy and effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment
of childhood internalizing disorders. Given evidence for limited dissemination and implementation of CBT outside of academic
settings, efforts are underway to improve its transportability so that more children with mental health needs may benefit
from treatment. Creative modifications to existing treatments aim to deliver CBT for anxiety disorders and depression in a
more transportable format. Notable progress has been made within the areas of computerized CBT, camp-based CBT, school-based
CBT, and CBT delivered through primary care settings. These approaches are discussed within the context of key elements of
transportability that are particularly germane to the dissemination and implementation of child treatments.
of childhood internalizing disorders. Given evidence for limited dissemination and implementation of CBT outside of academic
settings, efforts are underway to improve its transportability so that more children with mental health needs may benefit
from treatment. Creative modifications to existing treatments aim to deliver CBT for anxiety disorders and depression in a
more transportable format. Notable progress has been made within the areas of computerized CBT, camp-based CBT, school-based
CBT, and CBT delivered through primary care settings. These approaches are discussed within the context of key elements of
transportability that are particularly germane to the dissemination and implementation of child treatments.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-13
- DOI 10.1007/s10567-011-0085-4
- Authors
- R. Meredith Elkins, Department of Psychology, Boston University, Boston, MA USA
- R. Kathryn McHugh, Department of Psychology, Boston University, Boston, MA USA
- Lauren C. Santucci, Department of Psychology, Boston University, Boston, MA USA
- David H. Barlow, Department of Psychology, Boston University, Boston, MA USA
- Journal Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review
- Online ISSN 1573-2827
- Print ISSN 1096-4037