25.2 INTERPERSONAL PSYCHOTHERAPY: ADOLESCENT SKILLS TRAINING FOR THE PREVENTION OF ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION

2016 ◽  
Vol 55 (10) ◽  
pp. S38-S39
Author(s):  
Jami Young ◽  
Laura Mufson
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Depression ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Interpersonal Psychotherapy

IPT-AST Overview

2016 ◽  
pp. 9-15
Author(s):  
Jami F. Young ◽  
Laura Mufson ◽  
Christie M. Schueler
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Adolescent Depression ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Depression Prevention ◽  
Interpersonal Problem ◽  
Interpersonal Problem Solving

Interpersonal Psychotherapy–Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) is an adolescent depression prevention program that teaches communication and interpersonal problem-solving skills to improve relationships. IPT-AST is rooted in the theory that depression occurs in an interpersonal context. This primarily group-based intervention helps adolescents learn ways to resolve conflicts, negotiate with others, and strengthen important relationships. This chapter describes the theoretical basis, key components, and structure of this intervention. In addition, there is a discussion of the leader’s role in implementing the program.

Preventing Adolescent Depression

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jami F. Young ◽  
Laura Mufson ◽  
Christie M. Schueler
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Adolescent Depression ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Depression Prevention ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Interpersonal Problem Solving

This book describes Interpersonal Psychotherapy–Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST), an interpersonally oriented depression prevention program for adolescents. The program developed from an interest in developing and studying a depression prevention program for youth who are experiencing depressive symptoms but do not yet qualify for a diagnosis of depression. The IPT-AST program is a predominantly group-based intervention that teaches communication and interpersonal problem-solving skills to improve relationships and prevent the development of depression. The book provides a detailed description of the IPT-AST program so readers can implement groups in different settings. In addition, there are chapters that outline key issues related to implementation of IPT-AST, including selecting adolescents to participate in group, conducting IPT-AST in schools and other diverse settings, working with adolescents at varying levels of risk for depression, and dealing with common clinical issues. Finally, the book outlines the research that has been conducted on this depression prevention program.

Importance of Depression Prevention

2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Jami F. Young ◽  
Laura Mufson ◽  
Christie M. Schueler
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Depression ◽  
Community Organizations ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽  
Afterschool Programs ◽  
Empirically Supported Treatment ◽  
Depression Prevention ◽  
Empirically Supported ◽  
Interpersonal Risk ◽  
Different Levels

This chapter discusses the development of an interpersonally oriented depression prevention program for adolescents, Interpersonal Psychotherapy–Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST). Depression is a common and debilitating illness that rises in prevalence during the teenage years. Adolescence is therefore an opportune time to provide preventive interventions to reduce the burden of depression. IPT-AST is an adaptation of interpersonal psychotherapy, an empirically supported treatment for adult and adolescent depression. The program targets interpersonal risk and protective factors that have been linked to depression in adolescence. IPT-AST is an appropriate program for adolescents with different levels of risk for depression and can be implemented in diverse settings, such as schools, primary care offices, afterschool programs, and community organizations.

scholarly journals Long-Term Effects from a School-Based Trial Comparing Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training to Group Counseling

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (sup1) ◽  
pp. S362-S370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jami F. Young ◽  
Jason D. Jones ◽  
Marissa D. Sbrilli ◽  
Jessica S. Benas ◽  
Carolyn N. Spiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Group Counseling ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
School Based

Treatment of Adolescent Depression with Interpersonal Psychotherapy

2012 ◽  
pp. 203-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Mufson ◽  
Laurie Reider Lewis ◽  
Meredith Gunlicks-Stoessel ◽  
Jami F Young
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Adolescent Depression ◽  
Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽  
Developmental Changes ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Interpersonal Model

Chapter 12 discusses the adaptation of IPT for depressed adolescents (IPT-A), and the hopes of building upon the research demonstrating its efficacy with depressed adults. It examines how the interpersonal model seemed appropriate for adolescents given their focus on interpersonal relationships and the significant developmental changes that occur in these relationships, such as separation and individuation from parents and increased focus on peer and romantic relationships. It also covers how IPT-A strategies help adolescents to bolster self-confidence and make steps toward increasing independence while also helping them to understand how they still depend on others and how they can negotiate their relationships more successfully.

The Efficacy of Interpersonal Psychotherapy – Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) in Preventing Depression

2016 ◽  
pp. 119-180
Author(s):  
Sarah S. Kerner ◽  
Jami F. Young
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
School Counseling ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Psychotherapy Research ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽  
Interpersonal Therapy ◽  
Usual Condition ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods

Case Studies Within Psychotherapy Trials: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods presents a specific, mixed-methods approach, called the “Cases Within Trials” (CWT) model, to psychotherapy research combining the results from a randomized clinical trial (RCT); the results of richly and qualitatively detailed systematic case studies involving contrasting outcomes drawn from the experimental condition of the RCT; and a synthesis of the two types of knowledge. Chapter 4 of the book applies this model to a study of the application of a group-based, interpersonal therapy treatment—called “Interpersonal Psychotherapy—Adolescent Skills Training” (IPT-AST)—in preventing depression in adolescents. Finding a substantial statistical advantage of the interpersonal treatment over a “school counseling as usual” condition, the authors then analyze and compare the positive-outcome case of Menorka with the negative-outcome case of Shelly, both drawn from the IPT-AST condition.

Conducting IPT-AST in Schools

2016 ◽  
pp. 136-143
Author(s):  
Jami F. Young ◽  
Laura Mufson ◽  
Christie M. Schueler
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
School Setting ◽  
School Personnel ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽  
Boards Of Education ◽  
Depression Prevention ◽  
School Settings ◽  
School Based ◽  
Mental Health Programs

This chapter discusses the delivery of Interpersonal Psychotherapy–Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) in school settings. The literature on school-based mental health programs is reviewed. Advantages of delivering preventive interventions in schools and challenges to implementation are outlined. These challenges include obtaining agreement from school personnel and boards of education; identifying personnel who will take the lead in implementing IPT-AST; identifying adolescents who will be appropriate for these services; explaining IPT-AST to adolescents and parents to engage them in the program; and managing logistical and scheduling issues within the schools. The authors discuss strategies to address the challenges of implementing this depression prevention program in a school setting.

IPT-AST Pre-Group Sessions

2016 ◽  
pp. 24-38
Author(s):  
Jami F. Young ◽  
Laura Mufson ◽  
Christie M. Schueler
Keyword(s):  
Skills Training ◽  
Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽  
Group Session ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
The Past ◽  
Interpersonal Goals ◽  
Group Sessions ◽  
Minute Session

Adolescents in Interpersonal Psychotherapy–Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) participate in two individual pre-group sessions before the group begins. If two sessions are not feasible, a single 90-minute session can be offered. The goals of these sessions are to get to know the adolescent and build rapport; assess for depression symptoms over the past week; provide psychoeducation about depression; explain the structure of IPT-AST; conduct an interpersonal inventory of important relationships; and help the teen to set interpersonal goals for group. When possible, it is helpful for parents to attend the first pre-group session to learn about the program’s focus and structure. This chapter describes the structure and content of these pre-group sessions.

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