Systematic review and meta-analysis of interventions relevant for young offenders with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, or self-harm

Forfatter(e)

Townsend, E. Walker, D. M. Sargeant, S. Vostanis, P. Hawton, K. Stocker, O. Sithole, J.

År

2010

DOI

10.1016/j.adolescence.2009.05.015

Tidsskrift

Journal of Adolescence

Sider

9-20

Kategori(er)

Atferdsproblemer, antisosial atferd og atferdsforstyrrelser Depresjon og nedstemthet (inkl. både vansker og lidelse) Angst og engstelighet (inkl. både vansker og lidelse)

Tiltakstype(r)

Kognitiv atferdsterapi, atferdsterapi og kognitiv terapi

Abstract

Background: Mood and anxiety disorders. and problems with self-harm are significant and serious issues that are common in young people in the Criminal Justice System.

Aims: To examine whether interventions relevant to young offenders with mood or anxiety disorders, or problems with self-harm are effective. Method Systematic review and meta-analysis of data from randomised controlled trials relevant to young offenders experiencing these problems.

Results: An exhaustive search of the worldwide literature (published and unpublished) yielded 10 studies suitable for inclusion in this review. Meta-analysis of data from three studies (with a total population of 171 individuals) revealed that group-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) may help to reduce symptoms of depression in young offenders

Conclusions: These preliminary findings suggest that group-based CBT may be useful for young offenders with such mental health problems, but larger high quality RCTs are now needed to bolster the evidence-base.