Psychiatric Treatment Options for Children and Adolescents That May Not Be Used When Treating Adults

Psychiatric Treatment Options for Children and Adolescents That May Not Be Used When Treating Adults

Children and adolescents may benefit from relationship-based therapies such as parenting interventions and attachment-orientated interventions. These types of interventions depend on their developmental stage and the level of maturity attained at that time of the illness. For instance, attachment interventions will involve enhancing parental sensitivity to the child’s emotions and behavior whereas parental interventions aim to change parental practices that may be harmful (Macdonald et al., 2016).

The Role Parents/Guardians Play in Assessment

parents can provide insight into the child’s or adolescent’s current problem. They can also be a guide in enhancing the efficacy and communication during the evaluation interview. Parental participation in the process also creates an environment where the child feels safe and protected making them amenable to getting the help they need (Haine-Schlagel & Walsh, 2015).

References

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