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Psychological therapists’ perceptions of adolescent depression and its treatment: A mixed methods online survey

Bethany Cliffe, Amelia Peck, Jawairya Shafique, Emily Hards and Maria E. Loades 2022. Psychological therapists’ perceptions of adolescent depression and its treatment: A mixed methods online survey. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 28 (2), pp. 580-594. https://doi.org/10.1177/13591045221104570

TitlePsychological therapists’ perceptions of adolescent depression and its treatment: A mixed methods online survey
TypeJournal article
AuthorsBethany Cliffe, Amelia Peck, Jawairya Shafique, Emily Hards and Maria E. Loades
Abstract

Background:
Challenges to implementating interventions for adolescent depression exist. Exploring the perceptions of key stakeholders in the treatment of adolescent depression is essential for improving implementation . This study aimed to explore psychological therapists’ perceptions of, and experiences treating, adolescent depression to identify future avenues for exploration.
Method:
Data were collected opportunistically via a survey integrated within an e-learning package about adolescent depression.
Results:
Participants believed that adolescent depression was characterised by adolescents’ lack of understanding, isolation, and a lack of hope and knowledge. Participants overcame engagement barriers by building trust. Following the e-learning, participants expressed increased understanding of the risk factors associated with adolescent depression and of assessment using different measures. Several key areas for future research to explore were identified and discussed, including (1) whether clinicians of different modalities or at different career stages have difference perceptions, (2) how to meaningfully engage adolescents in treatment and (3) how to train clinicians on different modalities so patients have a choice over their treatment.
Conclusion:
This study demonstrates the value of knowledge gained from understanding psychological therapists’ perceptions and illustrates how this can contribute to the improved treatment of adolescent depression.

JournalClinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry
Journal citation28 (2), pp. 580-594
ISSN1359-1045
1461-7021
Year2022
PublisherSAGE publications
Publisher's version
License
CC BY 4.0
File Access Level
Open (open metadata and files)
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1177/13591045221104570
Web address (URL)https://doi.org/10.1177/13591045221104570
Publication dates
Published in printApr 2023
Published online29 May 2022

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