Best Treatment for Traumatized Kids

When children and teens have been traumatized, typical therapies often include art or play therapy, drug intervention, and/or psychological debriefing. Yet, new research failed to find support for these efforts.

Instead, the study suggests that group or individual cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is most effective. The Center for Disease Control issued a press release on the findings.

This technique has also proven useful in many cases of anxiety, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder and Tourette syndrome.

The Children’s Center for OCD and Anxiety, founded and directed by author Tamar Chansky, PhD, has a useful parent-friendly FAQ on cognitive behavior therapy. The center’s website also provides links to locate practitioners.