@article{ref1,
title="Development and Pilot Evaluation of a Manualized Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment Package for Adolescent Self-Harm",
journal="Behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy",
year="2011",
author="Taylor, Lucy M. W. and Oldershaw, Anna and Richards, Clair and Davidson, Kate and Schmidt, Ulrike and Simic, Mima",
volume="39",
number="5",
pages="619-625",
abstract="Background: Manualized cognitive-behavioural therapy (MCBT) approaches to treating adolescent anxiety and depression have been shown to be effective in recent years, as have MCBT for adult self-harm (SH). Aims: This paper describes the rationale for, development and pilot evaluation of the efficacy of a novel manualized CBT package for adolescent self-harm (SH). It also addresses the acceptability of this treatment package to therapists and patients. Method: Twenty-five adolescents (aged 12-18 years) presenting to a Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Greater London with SH behaviour began the &quot;Cutting Down&quot; programme and 16 (64%) completed the treatment. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, at the end of treatment and at 3 month follow up. Results: Significant reductions in self-harm behaviour, depression symptoms and trait anxiety were reported. There was no change in state anxiety or in levels of parental expressed emotion as perceived by the adolescent. Conclusion: These pilot findings provide preliminary support for the efficacy and acceptability of this time-limited CBT package for adolescents who self-harm.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1352-4658",
doi="10.1017/S1352465811000075",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1352465811000075"
}