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Physical/Emotion Abuse and Neglect

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An overview was provided of current literature specific to physical abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect in adolescents which included current definitions and etiology. Research delineating the biological and genetic factors, as well as the neurobiological impact of abuse, revealed physical abuse can result in immune dysregulation and deficits in neurotransmitters related to mood instability. A focus on the biopsychosocial variables which form both risk and protective factors for these youth was also examined. Evidence-based treatment approaches in both community and residential setting were reviewed. Effective interventions such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) were highlighted. Other new and promising approaches reviewed included eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), prolonged exposure, family-focused therapies, and multisystemic family therapy. Literature continued to support the discontinuation of psychological debriefing, specifically critical incident stress debriefing (CISD), as a response to a traumatic event for adolescents. Finally, various psychopharmacological approaches and effective prevention efforts were considered.

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