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Examining The Literature On Fluoxetine Treatment For Selective Mutism In Children, Kelsey West
Examining The Literature On Fluoxetine Treatment For Selective Mutism In Children, Kelsey West
Psychology: Student Scholarship & Creative Works
Published literature on the research on using Fluoxetine, a specific type of SSRI, for children who have selective mutism was reviewed and then critiqued to determine conclusions on this type of treatment.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Binge Eating Disorder In Adolescence, Rebekah Gohl
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Binge Eating Disorder In Adolescence, Rebekah Gohl
Psychology: Student Scholarship & Creative Works
Eating disorders are among the most prevalent psychological disorders for the adolescent population. The onset of binge eating disorder (BED) occurs in late adolescence to early adulthood and affects numerous individuals who struggle with identity formation and social development. This paper critiques the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating binge eating disorder in adolescence. While evidence on the efficacy of this treatment is limited, all research supports the use of cognitive behavioral therapy in treating binge eating disorder. More research on treatment of binge eating disorder must be conducted as adolescence is a crucial time for identity formation.