2021
Effectiveness of Transdiagnostic Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy Compared With Management as Usual for Youth With Common Mental Health Problems
Jeppesen P, Wolf RT, Nielsen SM, Christensen R, Plessen KJ, Bilenberg N, Thomsen PH, Thastum M, Neumer SP, Puggaard LB, Pedersen M, Pagsberg AK, Silverman WK, Correll CU. Effectiveness of Transdiagnostic Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy Compared With Management as Usual for Youth With Common Mental Health Problems. JAMA Psychiatry 2021, 78: 250-260. PMID: 33355633, PMCID: PMC7758821, DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2020.4045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health problemsCommon mental health problemsHealth problemsMAU groupSecondary outcomesWeek 26Clinical trialsWeek 18Depressive symptomsPrimary outcome dataMain inclusion criteriaNumber of respondersMental health careBehavioral problemsHelp-seeking youthCognitive behavioral therapy programParent-reported changesTreat populationUsual carePrimary outcomeManualized CBTCognitive-behavioral psychotherapyInclusion criteriaMAIN OUTCOMEBehavioral disturbances
2009
Directionality of Change in Youth Anxiety Treatment Involving Parents: An Initial Examination
Silverman WK, Kurtines WM, Jaccard J, Pina AA. Directionality of Change in Youth Anxiety Treatment Involving Parents: An Initial Examination. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2009, 77: 474-485. PMID: 19485589, PMCID: PMC2778202, DOI: 10.1037/a0015761.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyYouth anxietyParent involvementYouth anxiety treatmentActive parent involvementMechanisms of changeEvidence-based treatmentsParent variablesAnxiety treatmentBehavioral therapyAnxiety disordersEvidence-based explanationsDirectionality of changeYouthAnxietyParentsTreatment conditionsTreatment outcomesPosttreatmentDirectionalityDisordersDynamics of changesFindingsResearchExplanation
1999
Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children With Group Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Silverman W, Kurtines W, Ginsburg G, Weems C, Lumpkin P, Carmichael D. Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children With Group Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 1999, 67: 995-1003. PMID: 10596522, DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.67.6.995.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnxiety DisordersChildChild, PreschoolCognitive Behavioral TherapyFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMalePsychotherapy, GroupTreatment OutcomeConceptsGroup cognitive behavioral therapyCognitive behavioral therapyAnxiety disordersWait-list control conditionParent sessionsTreatment gainsWLC conditionControl conditionAssessment pointsEfficacious treatmentChildrenDisordersAnxietyOutcome measuresSessionsMeasuresRandomized clinical trialsFindingsTrials
1998
Children's Predisaster Functioning as a Predictor of Posttraumatic Stress Following Hurricane Andrew
La Greca A, Silverman W, Wasserstein S. Children's Predisaster Functioning as a Predictor of Posttraumatic Stress Following Hurricane Andrew. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 1998, 66: 883-892. PMID: 9874901, DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.66.6.883.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdjustment DisordersBlack or African AmericanChildChild BehaviorDemographyDisastersFemaleFloridaFollow-Up StudiesHispanic or LatinoHumansLife Change EventsMalePredictive Value of TestsProspective StudiesPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRegression AnalysisStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticStress, PsychologicalWhite PeopleConceptsPosttraumatic stressPTS symptomsMonths postdisasterAcademic skillsHurricane-related experiencesAcademic functioningPrior functioningBehavior problemsAnxiety levelsStress reactionsHurricane AndrewPostdisasterAnxietyFunctioningChildren's exposureSkillsChildrenAfrican American ethnicityInattentionPredictorsGradersBehavioralSymptomsPeersResult of exposure
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentBehavior TherapyChildFollow-Up StudiesHumansObesityParentsProgram EvaluationSelf CareTreatment OutcomeConceptsTreatment of childhoodStandard treatment conditionObese childrenPercentage overweightPosttreatment levelsTreatment periodTreatment goalsMulticomponent interventionBasic interventionsTreatment programProgram prescriptionImproved interventionsSignificant reductionInterventionChildrenSelf-regulation trainingOverweightFollowPeriodTriceps
1991
Treatment of an adolescent with bowel movement phobia using self-control therapy
Eisen A, Silverman W. Treatment of an adolescent with bowel movement phobia using self-control therapy. Journal Of Behavior Therapy And Experimental Psychiatry 1991, 22: 45-51. PMID: 1918392, DOI: 10.1016/0005-7916(91)90033-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBehavior TherapyDefecationFollow-Up StudiesHumansMalePersonality InventoryPhobic DisordersSocial EnvironmentThinkingToilet Training
1990
A Preliminary Analysis of a Functional Model of Assessment and Treatment for School Refusal Behavior
Kearney C, Silverman W. A Preliminary Analysis of a Functional Model of Assessment and Treatment for School Refusal Behavior. Behavior Modification 1990, 14: 340-366. PMID: 2375736, DOI: 10.1177/01454455900143007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSchool refusal behaviorSchool Refusal Assessment ScaleRefusal behaviorCognitive restructuringSchool attendanceFull-time school attendanceSocial situationsRelaxation trainingAnxious behaviorParent questionnairePrescriptive treatmentTangible reinforcementTreatment of childrenDaily measuresDifferential reinforcementContingency contractingDaily levelsAnxietyAdolescentsDistressChildrenAssessment ScaleTreatment approachesPosttreatmentDepressionTreatment of an adolescent with obsessive-compulsive disorder by alternating response prevention and cognitive therapy: An empirical analysis
Kearney C, Silverman W. Treatment of an adolescent with obsessive-compulsive disorder by alternating response prevention and cognitive therapy: An empirical analysis. Journal Of Behavior Therapy And Experimental Psychiatry 1990, 21: 39-47. PMID: 2373767, DOI: 10.1016/0005-7916(90)90047-o.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive therapyObsessive-compulsive disorderResponse preventionCompulsive behaviorsSelf-reported anxietyObsessive-compulsive behaviorSevere obsessive-compulsive disorderParental ratingsClient ratingsAnxietyBaseline measuresPersonal discomfortRatingsDepressionDisordersAdolescentsBehaviorParentsSessionsBoysFrequency levelsMeasuresSignificant influence