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Effectiveness of interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT-A) in school-based health clinics (Archived Project)
Investigator (PI):	Mufson, Laura H
Performing Organization (PO):	(Current): Columbia University
Supporting Agency (SA):	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Initial Year:	1998
Final Year:	2001
Record Source/Award ID:	HSR/HS5SM52671
Award Type:	Grant
Award Information:	Reports resulting from this project
Abstract:	This research will test the clinical and cost effectiveness of providing interpersonal psychotherapy for adolescents (IPT-A) for economically disadvantaged urban youths with depression. IPT-A is a guideline-based, mental health treatment focusing on improved social function, interpersonal problem-solving skills, and symptom reduction. Mental health professionals working from three Manhattan public school-based health clinics will be trained to deliver IPT-A as a short-term intervention. The research will measure such outcomes as clinical status, social functioning, school performance and attendance, and use of other medical and psychiatric services.
MeSH Terms:	Adolescent * Adolescent Behavior Cost-Benefit Analysis Depressive Disorder /economics /therapy Humans New York City Psychotherapy /economics * School Health Services Treatment Outcome
Keywords:	research support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
Country:	United States
State:	New York
Zip Code:	10032
UI:	98401390
Project Status:	Archived