DOI:
10.13056/acamh.28954
In this Papers Podcast,
Dr. Matti Cervin discusses his JCPP paper ‘Efficacy and acceptability of cognitive-behavioral therapy and serotonin reuptake inhibitors for pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder: a network meta-analysis’ (
https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13934). Matti is the lead author of the paper.
There is an overview of the paper, methodology, key findings, and implications for practice.
Discussion points include:
- The importance of examining efficacy and acceptability of cognitive-behavioural therapy and serotonin reuptake inhibitors in the context of the pediatric population.
- The two domains of treatments that have an evidence base for paediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) – cognitive-behavioural therapy and medication.
- The difference between different forms of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) delivery – traditional in-person, remote CBT, and internet-delivered CBT.
- Difference between in-person CBT and internet-delivered CBT.
- Implications for policymakers and child and adolescent mental health professionals.