Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems (MATCH-ADTC)
Effectiveness

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Promising

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Description

This is a therapy program aimed at treating children and adolescents between the ages of 7 and 13 with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, or behavioral problems.
The modules are delivered in an order guided by a clinical algorithm using flowcharts based on the primary area of concern (anxiety, depression, trauma-related problems, or behavioral problems).
This method provides the necessary flexibility to modify the order of approach and treatment. Thus, each therapy model brings together only the modules that meet the needs of each participant. When new problems arise during treatment, additional modules can be used to solve them.

Impact evaluations

Two impact evaluation studies evince that the program is effective for the treatment of non-specific mental health disorders and symptoms, and promising for the treatment of disruptive behavior disorders and symptoms, general functioning, and well-being [1] [2].

Bibliographic reference

[1] Chorpita, B. F., Weisz, J. R., Daleiden, E. L., Schoenwald, S. K., Palinkas, L. A., Miranda, J., Higa-McMillan, C. K., Nakamura, B. J., Austin, A. A., Borntrager, C. F., Ward, A., Wells, K. C. & Gibbons, R. D. (2013). Long-term outcomes for the Child STEPs randomized effectiveness trial: A comparison of modular and standard treatment designs with usual care. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 81(6), 999–1009. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034200

[2] Weisz, J. R., Chorpita, B. F., Palinkas, L. A., Schoenwald, S. K., Miranda, J., Bearman, S. K., Daleiden, E. L., Ugueto, A. M., Ho, A., Martin, J., Gray, J., Alleyne, A., Langer, D. A., Southam-Gerow, M. A. & Gibbons, R. D. (2012). Testing standard and modular designs for psychotherapy treating depression, anxiety, and conduct problems in youth: A randomized effectiveness trial. Archives of General Psychiatry, 69(3), 274–282. https://doi.org/10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2011.147

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