Textbook:
Weisz, J.R. & Kazdin, A.E. (2017). Evidence-based psychotherapies for children and adolescents. (3rd Ed). Guilford Press
Week 1
Chapters
de los Reyes, A, Augenstein, T.M., & Aldao, A. (2017). Chapter 31. Assessment issues in child and adolescent psychotherapy. In J.R. Weisz & A.E. Kazdin (Eds). Evidence-based psychotherapies for children and adolescents. (pp. 537-554). Guilford Press.
Chu, B.C. (2019). Chapter 3. Evidence-based therapist flexibility: Making treatments work for clients. In M.J. Prinstein, E.J. Mash, E.A. Youngstrom, & R.A. Barkley (Eds). Treatment of disorders in childhood and adolescence. (pp. 27-44). Guilford Press. Request through Interlibrary Loan
Articles
Weisz, J.R., Kuppens, S.N., Yi Ng, M, Eckshtain, D, Ugueto, A.M., Vaughn Coaxum, R, Jensen-Doss, A., Hawley, K.M., Krumholz Marchette, L.S, Chu, B.C., Weersing, V.R., & Fordwood, S.R. (2017). What five decades of research tells us about the effects of youth psychological therapy: A multilevel meta-analysis and implications for science and practice. American Psychologist, 72(2), 79-117. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0040360
Week 2
Chapters
Kendall, P.C., Crawford, E.A., Kagan, J.M., & Podell, J.L. (2017). Chapter 2. Child-focused treatment for anxiety. In J.R. Weisz, & A.E. Kazdin, (Eds). Evidence-based psychotherapies for children and adolescents. (pp. 17-34). Guilford Press.
Articles
Comer, J. S., Hong, N., Poznanski, B., Silva, K., & Wilson, M. (2019). Evidence Base Update on the Treatment of Early Childhood Anxiety and Related Problems. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, 48(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2018.1534208
Hancock, K.M, Swain, J., Hainsworth, C.J., Dixon, A.L., Koo, S., & Munro, K. (2018). Acceptance and commitment therapy versus cognitive behavior therapy for children with anxiety: Outcomes of a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 47(2), 296-311. https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2015/1110822
Week 3
Chapters
Rohde, P. (2017). Chapter 4. Cognitive-behavioral treatment for adolescent depression. In J.R. Weisz, & A.E. Kazdin, (Eds). Evidence-based psychotherapies for children and adolescents. (pp. 49-65). Guilford Press.
Jacobson, C.M., Mufson, L.H., & Young, J.F. (2017). Chapter 5. Treating adolescent depression using interpersonal psychotherapy. In J.R. Weisz, & A.E. Kazdin, (Eds.). Evidence-based psychotherapies for children and adolescents. (pp. 66-82). Guilford Press.
Articles
van den Heuvel, M. W. H., Bodden, D. H. M., Smit, F., Stikkelbroek, Y., Weisz, J. R., Moerbeek, M., & Engels, R. C. M. E. (2023). Relative Effectiveness of CBT-Components and Sequencing in Indicated Depression Prevention for Adolescents: A Cluster-Randomized Microtrial. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, 52(4), 503–518. https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2021.1978296
Weersing, V. R., Goger, P., Schwartz, K. T. G., Baca, S. A., Angulo, F., & Kado-Walton, M. (2025). Evidence-Base Update of Psychosocial and Combination Treatments for Child and Adolescent Depression. Journal of clinical child and adolescent psychology, 54(1), 1–51. https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2024.2384022
Week 4
Chapters
Zisser, A.R., Herschell, A.D., & Eyberg, S.M. (2017). Chapter 7. Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and the treatment of disruptive behavior disorders. In J.R. Weisz, & A.E. Kazdin, (Eds). Evidence-based psychotherapies for children and adolescents. (pp. 103-121). Guilford Press.
Articles
Kaminski, J. W. & Claussen, A. H. (2017) Evidence base update for psychosocial treatments for disruptive behaviors in children. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, 46 (4), 477-499, https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2017.1310044
Week 5
Chapters
Pelham, W.E., Gnagy, EM, Greiner, A.R., Fabiano, G.A., Waschbusch, D.A., & Coles, E.K. (2017). Chapter 13. Summer treatment programs for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. In J.R. Weisz, & A.E. Kazdin, (Eds). Evidence-based psychotherapies for children and adolescents. (pp. 215-232). Guilford Press.
Articles
Evans, S. W., Owens, J., Wymbs, B. T. & Ray, A. R. (2018). Evidence-based psychosocial treatments for children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 47(2), 157-198. https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2017.1390757
Rios-Davis, A., Sibley, M. H., Delgado, A., & Zulauf-McCurdy, C. (2023). Identifying common and unique elements of evidence-based treatments for adolescent ADHD. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 32(2), 466-480. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-022-02475-y
Week 6
Chapters
Powell, N.P., Lochman, J.E., Boxmeyer, C.L., Barry, T.D., & Pardini, D.A. (2017). Chapter 10. The Coping Power Program for aggressive behavior in children. In J.R. Weisz, & A.E. Kazdin, (Eds). Evidence-based psychotherapies for children and adolescents. (pp. 159-176). Guilford Press.
Henggeler, S.W. & Schaeffer, C.M. (2017). Chapter 12. Treating serious antisocial behavior using multisystemic therapy. In J.R. Weisz, & A.E. Kazdin, (Eds). Evidence-based psychotherapies for children and adolescents. (pp. 197-214). Guilford Press.
Articles
Hogue, A., Henderson, C.E., Ozechowski, T.J., & Robbins, M.S. (2014): Evidence base on outpatient behavioral treatments for adolescent substance use: Updates and recommendations 2007 – 2013. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, 43(5), 695-720. https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2014.915550
Silvers, J.A., Squeglia, L.M, Thompson, K.R., Hudson, K.A, & Feldstein Edwing, S.W. (2019). Hunting for what works: Adolescents in addiction treatment. Alcohol Clinical & Experimental Research, 43(4), 578-592. https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.13984
Week 8
Chapters
Spirito, A., Esposito-Smythers, C.E., & Wolff, J. (2017). Chapter 14. Developing and testing interventions for suicidal and non-suicidal self-injury among adolescents. In J.R. Weisz, & A.E. Kazdin, (Eds). Evidence-based psychotherapies for children and adolescents. (pp. 235-252). Guilford Press.
Articles
Helms, S.W. & Prinstein, M.J. (2014). Risk assessment and decision making regarding imminent suicidality in pediatric settings. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 2(2), 176-193. https://doi.org/10.1037/cpp0000048
Pinciotti, C. M., Buckland, E., Mayes, T. L., Cooley, J. L., Mitchell, S. M., Zullo, L., … Asarnow, J. R. (2025). Feasibility and Acceptability of a Brief Intervention for Youth Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Pediatric Primary Care Providers. Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/23794925.2025.2522068
Russon, J., Washington, R., Machado, A., Smithee, L, & Delinger, J. (2022). Suicide among LGBTQIA+ youth: A review of the treatment literature. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2021.101578