Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

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Supportive psychotherapy occurs in almost every doctor-patient encounter and is the psychotherapeutic treatment provided to the vast majority of patients who are seen by residents and fellows in psychiatric clinics and mental health centers, yet very few ...

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Latinos constitute the largest minority in the United States. While the term could refer to all individuals born or whose families come from countries in which languages derived from Latin are predominant, the term has come to primarily refer to those who ...

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The wide prevalence of substance use among adolescents has become a rising public health concern, demanding innovative approaches for effective intervention and support. Traditional therapeutic methods, such as individual counseling and group therapy, ...

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Differential diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in adolescents is difficult due to similar behavioral topography. For instance, restrictive, repetitive behavior, cognitive rigidity, anxiety, and avoidance ...

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Psychotherapy of different types is recognized across the globe as an essential component of child and adolescent mental health services. At the same time, there are barriers and challenges in obtaining access to this modality that are as widespread as ...

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Clinicians working with children and adolescents must remain dynamic (“zestful, energetic, open to constant change”) while exploring the psychodynamics inherent within the patient-clinician dyad. Cultural climates and trends are constantly changing, and ...

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Family therapy is often indicated in the treatment of adolescents with mental health difficulties. The family context is often seen as a predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating, or a protective factor for a wide range of child and adolescent mental ...

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Childhood play assumes a myriad of forms, each offering a unique canvas for growth. Physical play builds motor skills and body awareness, while imaginative play nurtures expression, creativity, and conflict resolution. Social interactions within a play ...

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Dramatic performance through rituals and ceremonies has an ancient and respected past, for celebration, status confirmation, and healing. This is particularly so in non-Western cultures. However, in the United Kingdom and the West, it has had a chequered ...

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People who seek therapy often view the problems they are experiencing as reflections of something internal, which could lead to a sense of helplessness over the problem, ideas of blame, and negative self-worth. Narrative therapy is a respectful, non-...

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A rich and long-standing history of creative arts as an instrument for healing, growth, and self-expression, especially amongst children and youth, has been well-documented across time and cultures. Arts-based therapies within the mental health community ...

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This article illustrates solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) through two case stories, showcasing its pragmatic approach in addressing complex issues with adolescents. SFBT emphasizes strengths, possibilities, and collaborative conversations to co-...

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Behavioral parent training is the recommended intervention for young children with disruptive behavior and/or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Parent–child interaction therapy (PCIT) is an empirically supported behavioral parent-training ...

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The role of religious beliefs following traumatic events has been well documented. Much of the literature focuses on individuals with pre-existing belief systems and involves post-hoc analysis. It appears rare to identify a case prior to the inciting ...

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Schizophrenia and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which are often first detected during adolescence, commonly co-occur. Individually, they are some of the most complex and challenging psychiatric disorders to manage. This article reports on a case of ...

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Child trafficking continues to be underreported due to multiple factors including differences in state laws, lack of a centralized database, and overall under-recognition. The care of such youth often entails forensic as well as significant clinical ...