Mentalization-based treatments with children and families: A systematic review of the literature

Objectives: Over the past decade, mentalization-based treatment (MBT) approaches have been developed specifically for children, adolescents and families. This study provides a systematic review of MBT applicable to both children and families. Method: Five databases were searched to identify reports...

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Published in:Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry 2020-10, Vol.25 (4), p.1022-1048
Main Authors: Byrne, Gary, Murphy, Síle, Connon, Graham
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Child
Child & adolescent psychiatry
Child Behavior
Child Development
Children
Family Therapy
Humans
Literature reviews
Mental Health
Mentalization
Object Attachment
Parent-Child Relations
Parenting
Parents & parenting
Parents - psychology
Problem Behavior
Psychotherapy
School environment
Systematic review
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Summary:Objectives: Over the past decade, mentalization-based treatment (MBT) approaches have been developed specifically for children, adolescents and families. This study provides a systematic review of MBT applicable to both children and families. Method: Five databases were searched to identify reports of MBT studies published up to February 2020. Studies were screened and reported according to PRISMA guidelines. Results: A total of 34 studies were included in this review. Of these, 14 focused on parent–child dyads, two on child therapy, seven applied the approach to parenting, four evaluated the application of MBT to the school environment and seven focused on adolescent populations. Conclusion: Despite methodological shortcomings and heterogeneity in design, the existing literature does provide tentative support for the use of MBT approaches for these populations, specifically in increasing mentalizing/reflective functioning. Further controlled and methodologically rigorous studies are required.
ISSN:1359-1045
1461-7021
DOI:10.1177/1359104520920689