Relational V-code conditions in a child and adolescent population do warrant treatment.

Autor:	Simola, Sheldene K., Parker, Kevin C. H., Froese, Arthur P., Simola, S K, Parker, K C, Froese, A P
Předmět:	MENTAL illness PATHOLOGICAL psychology MENTAL health THERAPEUTICS FAMILY psychotherapy FAMILY health
Zdroj:	Journal of Marital & Family Therapy; Apr99, Vol. 25 Issue 2, p225-236, 12p, 2 Charts
Abstrakt:	It is often argued that relational V-code conditions are less serious than classical psychiatric disorders, and that they should therefore receive lower clinical priority or diminished levels of treatment funding. Despite these common assertions, there have been virtually no studies that have used actual case data to evaluate whether such problems are in fact less serious and less worthy of treatment funding. We used actual case data from a universally funded child and family clinic to evaluate these questions. Results showed that both classical diagnoses and relational problems were significantly related to markers of clinical severity. As with previous research, family therapy was not differentially associated with a larger number of treatment sessions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze:	Complementary Index
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