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Cardemil, Esteban V.; Kim, Saeromi; Davidson, Tatiana; Sarmiento, Ingrid A.; Ishikawa, Rachel Zack; Sanchez, Monica; Torres, Sandra – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2010
This paper describes the experiences of the first author and his colleagues in the development and implementation of a depression prevention program that specifically targets Latina mothers. Building on the earlier papers that highlight the underutilization of mental health services by Latinos in general, this paper will make the case that the…
Descriptors: Health Services, Prevention, Mental Health Programs, Public Health
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Rapee, Ronald M. – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2008
In the past few years, the field of psychology has seen a dramatic increase in interest in the prevention of mental disorder and emotional difficulties. This special series provides some excellent examples of the promises held by a variety of prevention programs. At the same time, the papers in this volume highlight several important issues to…
Descriptors: Prevention, Mental Disorders, Mental Health Programs, Program Implementation
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Becker, Carolyn Black; Ciao, Anna C.; Smith, Lisa M. – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2008
Although eating disorders prevention research has begun to produce programs with demonstrated efficacy, many such programs simply target individuals as opposed to engaging broader social systems (e.g., schools, sororities, athletic teams) as participant collaborators in eating disorders prevention. Yet, social systems ultimately will be…
Descriptors: Prevention, Eating Disorders, Sororities, Program Effectiveness
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Miller, Lynn D. – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2008
A few comprehensive reviews of the effectiveness of prevention programs of mental disorders in school-age children ((Greenberg et al., 2003) and (Weisz et al., 2005)) conclude that while several well-designed studies demonstrate the potential of preventive intervention, greater attention and ongoing rigorous research is critical. The benefits and…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Prevention, Mental Health Programs, Children
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De Coteau, Tami; Anderson, Jessiline; Hope, Debra – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2006
Although there is a small but growing body of literature examining the psychopathology of anxiety among Native Americans, no data are available regarding the efficacy of empirically supported treatments for anxiety disorders among Native Americans. Moreover, exceptional challenges arise in adapting mainstream approaches to Native Americans, such…
Descriptors: Health Services, American Indians, Mental Health Programs, Psychopathology
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Ben-Porath, Denise D.; Peterson, Gregory A.; Smee, Jacqueline – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2004
This article describes an effort to implement and examine dialectical behavior therapy's (DBT) effectiveness in a community mental health setting. Modifications made to address unique aspects of community mental health settings are described. Barriers encountered in implementation of DBT treatment in community mental health settings, such as staff…
Descriptors: Personality Problems, Mental Disorders, Mental Health Programs, Mental Health