Assessment & Treatment
Focused on the critical aspects of assessment and treatment in psychotherapy, this section offers resources, guidelines, and discussions on effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies to improve client outcomes.
277 articles found
Shame and Other Self-Devaluing Schemas in Suicidal Persons
Those who treat suicidal patients are often startled by the depth and intensity of the anger patients express toward themselves. When asked to list their reasons for wanting to die, many respondents listed negative self-appraisals, such as “I’m worthless, “I’m a piece of crap,” or “I don’t deserve to live” (Madsen & Harris, 2021, p. […]
Samuel Knapp, Ed.D., ABPP
December 18, 2024
Treatment of Suicidality in Adolescents with a History of Concussions
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the third leading cause of death among adolescents 15-19 years of age (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024a). A concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a risk factor for suicide in adolescents as this type of injury can increase depressive […]
Kayela Malewitz, BA + 1 more
December 18, 2024
A Dissertation Study on Prolonged Grief Disorder and Mourning via Social Media
I grew up in a time when social media was gaining popularity and spreading into several different platforms. As a doctoral student in a PsyD program at California Northstate University, I have gained an appreciation for research seeking to understand the intersection of social media and mental health. My dissertation chair, Dr. Craig Wetterer, and […]
Sarah Bondy, MA + 1 more
December 18, 2024
Narcissistic Personality Disorder Across Types of Therapy: Individual, Couple, and Group
Why is there so much talk about narcissism lately? Is it a trend, baseless hysteria, or even a problem at all? Narcissism itself is a singular personality trait; it can be protective and even beneficial, especially in Western society (Ronningstam, 2005). This may be due to the individualistic virtues and increased achievement-dependent self-esteem rates in […]
Bethany Palmer, MSW, SWLC
December 5, 2024
Disordered Eating in Asian Americans: Background and Clinical Implications
Eating disorders are diagnosable mental illnesses as outlined by the American Psychiatric Association’s (2022) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5 TR), which can originate from disordered eating (DE) behaviors (Neumark-Sztainer et al., 2006). In contrast to a diagnosable eating disorder, DE refers to problematic eating behaviors and attitudes that an individual may experience, […]
Yashvi Aware, MS, MPH
November 17, 2024
Fostering Global Collaboration in Psychotherapy: The Development of Two Regional Consortia
Utilizing Practice-Based Evidence for Tailored Approaches Reducing the gap between therapists and researchers is crucial to advancing mental health care. One effective strategy is generating practice-based evidence across various contexts. This approach involves systematically collecting data from real-world clinical settings, thereby allowing researchers to analyze treatment outcomes and therapeutic processes that are most directly relevant […]
Clara Paz, Ph.D. + 5 more
October 15, 2024
The Psychotherapeutic Benefits of Informed Consent with Suicidal Patients
Informed consent has three dimensions: legal, ethical, and psychotherapeutic, and it is often considered a precursor to the intervention. However, there is no clear break between when the informed consent process ends and when psychotherapy begins because the informed consent process can also contain psychotherapeutic elements. By giving more attention to the psychotherapeutic aspects of […]
Samuel Knapp, Ed.D., ABPP
September 15, 2024
Dealing with Bias in Artificial Intelligence Driven Psychotherapy Tools Among Cultural and Racial Populations
Psychotherapy as a tool for treating various mental and physical health disorders has long been established as an effective treatment modality for mental disorders in Western populations, demonstrating efficacy and long-term efficiency (Kim et al., 2019). However, some authors argue that Western approaches and models in psychotherapy may not be suitable for Black Africans (Shatte […]
Caleb Onah, MS
September 13, 2024
A Brief Synopsis of The Third Part of the Suicide Prevention Triangle: Detailed Documentation
Effective patient suicide prevention is composed of three interrelated facets: assessment, intervention, and documentation. Examples of free assessments include the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS; available at http://cssrs.columbia.edu/) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) SAFE-T Suicide Assessment Five-step Evaluation and Triage (available at https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/sma09-4432.pdf). Two examples of suicide intervention programs are […]
Stewart E. Cooper, Ph.D., ABPP
September 13, 2024
Robots Revolutionize Learning: Special Education Soars with Artificial Intelligence Companions
In a world still reeling from the pandemic’s disruption, a beacon of hope shines brightly in the realm of special education. Educational robotics, once a futuristic dream, is now a life-changing reality, offering exceptional children a lifeline amidst the challenges of isolation and disrupted learning. These are not just machines; they are artificial intelligence (AI) […]
Mohammad Tahan, PhD
June 26, 2024
Treatment Procedures for Behavioural Risks Associated with GPT-4 Artificial Intelligence Model
The increasing influence and widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) have prompted extensive discussions on its transformative potential and have raised numerous questions about its economic, political, social, and ethical implications. Academic institutions, regulatory bodies, the media, and the public are actively engaging in debates regarding AI’s impact on various aspects of society. Topics under […]
Caleb Onah, MS + 2 more
May 27, 2024
Treatment Considerations for Co-occurring PTSD and TBI
Trauma-related symptoms have been observed and documented in veterans of military engagement since the existence of the ancient Greeks. While these symptoms have been identified by a plethora of other names, including shell shock, war neurosis, battle fatigue, and soldier’s heart, it wasn’t until 1980 that these symptoms were formally recognized as post-traumatic stress disorder […]
Lacy Sohn, MA + 1 more
April 17, 2024