Evidence-Based Mental Health Treatment for Children and Adolescents
ABCT Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
The purpose of this site is to inform both the general public and practitioners regarding the most up-to-date information about mental health treatment for children and adolescents. While there are many treatment approaches available to address a range of psychological disorders and mental health problems, the treatments listed here have been scientifically evaluated for efficacy and will be updated as new research evidence becomes available.
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Information for parents, caregivers,
and the general public
Information for practitioners, educators,
and other mental health professionals
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? | Child Therapy Options | Therapy or Medication? | Find a Therapist | Fear, Worry, & Anxiety | Agoraphobia | Generalized Anxiety | Obsessions & Compulsions | Panic | Posttraumatic Stress | Separation Anxiety | Social Phobia | Specific Phobia | Sadness, Hopelessness, & Depression | Major Depressive Disorder | Dysthymic Disorder | Adjustment Disorder | Inattention & Hyperactivity | Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | Rule Breaking, Defiance, & "Acting Out" | Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) | Conduct Disorder (CD) | Drug & Alcohol Use | Eating & Body Image Problems | Anorexia Nervosa | Bulimia Nervosa | Severe Mood Swings & Bursts of Rage | Bipolar Disorder | Autism & Related Disorders