Child and adolescent cognitive behaviour therapy in South Africa: An editorial review.

Journal: Journal of child and adolescent mental health

Volume: 23

Issue: 2

Year of Publication: 2015

Affiliated Institutions:  a Department of Psychiatry, Tygerberg Campus , Stellenbosch University , Cape Town , South Africa.

Abstract summary 

The evidence base for cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) (1) and other psychotherapeutic interventions in child and adolescent populations in low to middle income countries such as in South Africa is almost non-existent. In this review we explored the transportability of cognitive behaviour therapy interventions into the South African mental health care environment. Further investigations of CBT's effectiveness for children and adolescents and its cultural adaptability in South Africa are needed. (1)When using 'cognitive behaviour therapy' in this article we refer to all iterations and therapies that support the basic principles of CBT and that are evidenced based.

Authors & Co-authors:  Rosenstein David D Seedat Soraya S

Study Outcome 

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Authors :  2
Identifiers
Doi : 10.2989/17280583.2011.644447
SSN : 1728-0583
Study Population
Male,Female
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Other Terms
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
South Africa
Publication Country
South Africa