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behavioral therapy for depressive disorders
behavioral therapy for depressive disorders The predominant behavioral model of MDD treatment is Lewinsohn and MacPhillamys (1974) approach. In this model, the primary goal is to increase the frequency of pleasant activities in the patient’s life. Using a group format for therapy, Shaw (1977) found that behavior therapy was superior to a wait-list control at […]
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major depression cognitive behavioral therapy
cognitive behavioral therapy for major depression The most widely studied psychotherapy for MAJOR DEPRESSION is cognitive therapy. This treatment is based on the model that the cognitions (conscious or readily accessible to consciousness) of depressed individuals are negatively biased. This negative bias is evident in negative beliefs about the self, the world, and the future. […]
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major depressive disorder treatment for teens
major depressive disorder treatment for teens Major depression is usually treatable. Treatment may include one or more of the following: antidepressants. These are very helpful, especially when used with psychotherapy. Talk therapy (Psychotherapy). This treatment helps adolescents with depression change their distorted view of themselves and their surroundings. • Antidepressants administer: Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), […]
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intervention activities oppositional defiant disorder
intervention activities oppositional defiant disorder • Ineffective coping related to poor problem-solving skills • Ineffective relationship related to verbal altercation with adults • Impaired social interaction related to loss of peer friendship oppositional defiant disorder for nursing interventions • Teach communication skills. • Help the child identify triggers that cause negative feelings. • Help the […]
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oppositional defiant disorder treatment teens
oppositional defiant disorder treatment teens as follows: • No medication is available to treat oppositional defiant disorder. • Individual psychotherapy for oppositional defiant disorder is effective. • Family psychotherapy for oppositional defiant disorder is effecitve. When teenagers show difficult or provocative behavior, the whole family will be affected. Therefore, treatment of the whole family is […]
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nursing diagnosis interventions for conduct disorder
nursing diagnosis interventions for conduct disorder nursing diagnosis for conduct disorder as follows: • Risk for violence related to poor impulse control • Knowledge deficit related to inappropriate coping skills • Impaired verbal communication related to verbal altercations nursing diagnosis for conduct disorder as follows: • Help the child to identify abusive communication and show […]
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treatment for conduct disorder children
treatment for conduct disorder children as follows: • No medication is available to treat conduct disorder. • Psychotherapy: • Focus on behavior modification and developing skills to solve problems. • Reward good behavior and provide consequences for bad behavior. • Develop ways for the child to bond with family and friends. • Education: • Focus […]
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autism spectrum disorder nursing diagnosis
autism spectrum disorder nursing diagnosis • Impaired social interactions related to inability to develop relationships with peers • Disturbed through process related to fixation on animated objects • Impaired communication related to underdeveloped communications skills autism spectrum disorder Nursing Interventions • Speak in concrete terms when talking with the child. • Speak to the child […]
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autistic disorder treatment
autistic disorder treatment • No medication is available to treat autistic disorder. Researchers are studying the use of medication to control mood swings and outbursts. • Family counseling: Helps the family cope with the child’s behaviors. • Residential placement: If the child’s behavior cannot be managed by the family, then the child can be placed […]
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adhd nursing interventions
adhd nursing interventions Nursing Interventions • Minimize impulsiveness by scheduling frequent breaks in the activity. • Break tasks into small steps that the child can complete within their attention span. • Assist the child in identifying unacceptable and acceptable behaviors. • Create an environment with minimum distractions. • Encourage the child to express themself when […]
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