2019
The Back2School modular cognitive behavioral intervention for youths with problematic school absenteeism: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Thastum M, Johnsen DB, Silverman WK, Jeppesen P, Heyne DA, Lomholt JJ. The Back2School modular cognitive behavioral intervention for youths with problematic school absenteeism: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2019, 20: 29. PMID: 30621787, PMCID: PMC6325742, DOI: 10.1186/s13063-018-3124-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsModular cognitive behavioral interventionCognitive behavioral therapy interventionManualized treatment programCognitive-behavioral interventionsBehavioral therapy interventionProblematic school absenteeismInitial effectivenessTeacher-parent collaborationSchool attendancePsychosocial functioningTeacher reportsAcademic difficultiesPsychological problemsDisruptive behaviorBehavioral interventionsTherapy interventionTreatment programQuality of lifeSixty childrenSchool dropoutYouthSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeControl armRisk factors
2010
An Examination of the Tripartite Model of Anxiety and Depression in an Outpatient Sample of Adolescents
Dia DA, Harrington D, Silverman WK. An Examination of the Tripartite Model of Anxiety and Depression in an Outpatient Sample of Adolescents. Journal Of Evidence-Based Social Work 2010, 7: 302-312. PMID: 20799129, DOI: 10.1080/19371910903178771.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTripartite modelCommon mental health problemsMental health problemsNegative affectivityCause of anxietyPhysiological hyperarousalSurvey packetAnxietyGeneral risk factorsOutpatient sampleTreatment programAdolescentsPrior researchRisk factorsDepressive disorderModification indicesAverage ageHealth problemsDepressionEffective preventionDistinct componentsClinical samplesHyperarousalAffectivityParticipants
1999
Contingency Management, Self-Control, and Education Support in the Treatment of Childhood Phobic Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Silverman W, Kurtines W, Ginsburg G, Weems C, Rabian B, Serafini L. Contingency Management, Self-Control, and Education Support in the Treatment of Childhood Phobic Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 1999, 67: 675-687. PMID: 10535234, DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.67.5.675.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhobic disordersSelf-ControlTreatment conditionsContingency managementControl conditionTreatment programES conditionChildrenTreatment sessionsSC conditionParentsSeparate treatment sessionsEducation supportRelative efficacyComparable improvementKnowledge developmentDisordersClinical trialsTherapistsOutcome measuresConjoint MeetingClinical practicePosttreatmentSessionsImplications
1996
Anxiety and Phobic Disorders, A Pragmatic Approach
Silverman W, Kurtines W. Anxiety and Phobic Disorders, A Pragmatic Approach. Clinical Child Psychology Library 1996 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4757-9212-6.BooksAttention deficit problemsReview ofthe literatureOppositional defianceConduct disturbanceLate adolescencePhobic disordersProblem of childhoodTreatment programConsiderable distressAdolescenceAdolescentsAnxietySuch findingsChildrenDisordersProfessional energyInternalizingDistressYouthAdulthoodChildhoodDefianceShort termAttentionProgram
1994
An Evaluation of Enhanced Self-Regulation Training in the Treatment of Childhood Obesity1
Israel A, Guile C, Baker J, Silverman W. An Evaluation of Enhanced Self-Regulation Training in the Treatment of Childhood Obesity1. Journal Of Pediatric Psychology 1994, 19: 737-749. PMID: 7830214, DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/19.6.737.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTreatment of childhoodStandard treatment conditionObese childrenPercentage overweightPosttreatment levelsTreatment periodTreatment goalsMulticomponent interventionBasic interventionsTreatment programProgram prescriptionImproved interventionsSignificant reductionInterventionChildrenSelf-regulation trainingOverweightFollowPeriodTriceps
1988
The relationship between adherence and weight loss in a behavioral treatment program for overweight children
Israel A, Silverman W, Solotar L. The relationship between adherence and weight loss in a behavioral treatment program for overweight children. Behavior Therapy 1988, 19: 25-33. DOI: 10.1016/s0005-7894(88)80052-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOverall adherenceWeight changeWeight lossWeight loss programBehavioral treatment programTreatment weight lossOverweight childrenIntensive treatmentFood intakePredictive valueTreatment programActivity goalsAdherenceImmediate successInitial adherenceTreatmentBest predictorContext of limitationsDegree of predictionIntake
1986
The suppressor effects of life events on locus of control as a predictor of weight loss
Silverman W, Israel A, Shapiro L. The suppressor effects of life events on locus of control as a predictor of weight loss. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 1986, 5: 371-375. DOI: 10.1002/1098-108x(198602)5:2<371::aid-eat2260050216>3.0.co;2-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research