Levels of family functioning associated with treatment outcomes in children with depression: A secondary analysis of evaluation data from the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program
Abstract
The present study examined the relationship between levels of family functioning and treatment outcomes in children with depression who participated in the congressionally mandated National Evaluation of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program. Additionally, treatment modality as it is correlated with improvements in family functioning and depressive symptoms in children were examined. Results indicated that higher family functioning was correlated with lower levels of depression in children, and lower levels of family functioning were associated with higher levels of depression in children. Additionally, therapeutic modality was not found to predict better outcomes in children with depressive symptoms. Variables that predicted better outcomes in depressive symptoms in children included having higher levels of depression at the baseline measurement, a history of attempting suicide, a history of substance use, a history of psychiatric hospitalization, and having a biological parent(s) who has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital.
Degree
M.S.
Advisors
Pavkov, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Behavioral psychology|Counseling Psychology|Individual & family studies
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