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Treatment Outcomes Of The Summer Treatment Program For Children With Adhd And Comorbid Mental Health Diagnoses, Anthony Regis Pizzuti
Treatment Outcomes Of The Summer Treatment Program For Children With Adhd And Comorbid Mental Health Diagnoses, Anthony Regis Pizzuti
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Although there is substantial support for the efficacy of the Summer Treatment Program (Pelham, Gnagy et al., 2010) for children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), limited research has evaluated whether children diagnosed with additional mental health disorders (comorbidity) show positive outcomes and improvements when exposed to an intensive behavior program such as the Summer Treatment Program (STP). Furthermore, there is no research available that shows whether children from differing ages or gender who are diagnosed with additional mental health disorders (comorbidity) show improvements over the course of treatment. With such limited research, this study investigated a few of …
Relationship Between Family Communication And Comorbid Diagnoses In Youths Diagnosed With A Bipolar Disorder, Nancy Buccilli Caito
Relationship Between Family Communication And Comorbid Diagnoses In Youths Diagnosed With A Bipolar Disorder, Nancy Buccilli Caito
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Research regarding the relationship between family communication and comorbid diagnoses in youths diagnosed with Bipolar Disorders is scarce. Existing research supports the importance of family communication with psychological development of children and adolescents affected by mental illness. The disruptive nature and increased dangers associated with Bipolar Disorders justifies further research. This dissertation study used archival data to answer research hypotheses to gain understanding the relationship between family communication and a diagnosis of a Bipolar Disorder. General Linear Model analysis and Analysis of Variance were used to test for significant differences in family functioning between families where a youth member had …