Psychological Therapists’ perceptions of adolescent depression and its treatment: a mixed methods online survey

Bethany Cliffe; Amelia Peck; Jawairya Shafique; Emily Hards; Maria Loades

doi:10.1177/13591045221104570

Psychological Therapists’ perceptions of adolescent depression and its treatment: a mixed methods online survey

Bethany Cliffe, Amelia Peck, Jawairya Shafique, Emily Hards, Maria Loades

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Abstract

Background: Challenges to implementating interventions for adolescent depression exist. Exploring the perceptions of key stakeholders in the treatment of adolescent depression is essential for improving implementation . This study aimed to explore psychological therapists' perceptions of, and experiences treating, adolescent depression to identify future avenues for exploration.

Method: Data were collected opportunistically via a survey integrated within an e-learning package about adolescent depression.

Results: Participants believed that adolescent depression was characterised by adolescents' lack of understanding, isolation, and a lack of hope and knowledge. Participants overcame engagement barriers by building trust. Following the e-learning, participants expressed increased understanding of the risk factors associated with adolescent depression and of assessment using different measures. Several key areas for future research to explore were identified and discussed, including (1) whether clinicians of different modalities or at different career stages have difference perceptions, (2) how to meaningfully engage adolescents in treatment and (3) how to train clinicians on different modalities so patients have a choice over their treatment.

Conclusion: This study demonstrates the value of knowledge gained from understanding psychological therapists' perceptions and illustrates how this can contribute to the improved treatment of adolescent depression.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	580-594
Number of pages	15
Journal	Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry
Volume	28
Issue number	2
Early online date	29 May 2022
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/13591045221104570
Publication status	Published - 30 Apr 2023

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Funding Information:
Dr Maria Loades (Development and Skills Enhancement Award, 302367) is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) for this research project. The views expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NIHR, NHS or the UK Department of Health and Social Care. We also wish to thank Dr Sam Waldron and Georgia Herring who provided input into designing the e-learning materials.

Funding

Dr Maria Loades (Development and Skills Enhancement Award, 302367) is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) for this research project. The views expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NIHR, NHS or the UK Department of Health and Social Care. We also wish to thank Dr Sam Waldron and Georgia Herring who provided input into designing the e-learning materials.

Keywords

Depression
adolescent
cognitive behavioural therapy
evidence-based therapy
therapist perceptions

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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Psychological Therapists’ perceptions of adolescent depression and its treatment: a mixed methods online survey

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