A minority of children and adolescents with mental health problems access treatment. The
reasons for poor rates of treatment access are not well understood. As parents are a key …

Engagement in behavioral parent training (BPT), including enrollment, attrition, attendance,
within-session engagement, and homework completion, has long been a critical issue in the …

The therapeutic alliance has a long history in the child and adolescent psychotherapy
literature. This article examines prominent views on the alliance with youth and considers a …

Among evidence-based therapies for children and adolescents with oppositional,
aggressive, and antisocial behavior, parent management training (PMT) is without peer; no …

Abstract [Correction Notice: An erratum for this article was reported in Vol 46 (2) of
Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training (see record 2009-08897-009). The …

Background: The differential effectiveness of parent training has led researchers to examine
a variety of child, parent, and familial variables that may predict treatment response. Studies …

OBJECTIVE: To examine the characteristics associated with barriers to children's mental
health services, focusing on the effect of children's psychosocial problems on parents …

Poor engagement in child and adolescent mental health services is a significant public
health concern. The purpose of this study was to synthesize the engagement literature using …

Mental health among children and adolescents is a growing national concern and schools
have taken center stage in efforts to prevent problems and promote wellness. Although …

Mental health interventions for children and adolescents often flow from adult clinical models
that emphasize change at the individual level. Yet, to accomplish long-lasting change for …