Efficacy of Cue Centered Therapy in Exposed Adolescents of Interpersonal Violence: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Interventions

Abstract

Aim of the Study: Interpersonal violence significantly contributed to traumatic experiences among adolescents, increasing their vulnerability to anxiety, stress, depression and PTSD. This review examined the psychological impact of interpersonal violence on children and adolescents aged 8 and 19 years and the specific objective was to evaluated the efficacy of therapeutic interventions treating PTSD, anxiety, stress and depression in this age group up to 2024, with a focus on Cue-Centered Therapy (CCT). Contemporary evidence highlighted the superior efficacy of CCT compared to interventions like CBT, TF-CBT, CBTIS, EMDR, exposure therapy and others in alleviating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and stress among adolescents.

Methodology: This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines and synthesized data from randomized controlled trials, longitudinal studies, case study and meta-analyses. This review compared CCT to other well-established trauma focused psychotherapies for adolescents in treating PTSD symptoms, anxiety and stress from interpersonal violence.

Findings: Using a trauma-related cue approach, coupled with a life timeline, conditioning processes and exposures, CCT provided a comprehensive treatment model that simultaneously addressed discrete traumatic events and ongoing stressors, yielding more adaptive coping strategies, increased self-efficacy and improved outcomes for both affected adolescents and their caregivers.

Conclusion: In conclusion, interpersonal violence in adolescents led to complex mental health issues like PTSD, depression, anxiety and stress, which hindered development. Early dentification prevented long term emotional and physical problems. Psychotherapeutic interventions like CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR and CCT were effective in treating PTSD, with CCT demonstrating high efficacy due to its hybrid model and adaptability for trauma related symptoms.