Abstract
The present case report describes the successful treatment of a 17 year old male adolescent suffering for 10 years from selective mutism. Following a summary review of recent publications on therapy approaches, the report describes the treatment concept in the present case, including detailed assessment of co-morbid disorders, motivation for change, behaviour therapy with supporting drug intervention, and intensive co-operation with parents and other caretakers.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Algorithms
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Ambulatory Care*
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Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / methods*
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Family Therapy*
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Humans
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Language Development Disorders / diagnosis
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Language Development Disorders / psychology
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Language Development Disorders / therapy
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Male
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Motivation*
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Mutism / diagnosis
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Mutism / psychology
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Mutism / therapy*
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Nonverbal Communication
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Personality Assessment
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Phobic Disorders / diagnosis
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Phobic Disorders / psychology
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Phobic Disorders / therapy
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Post-Concussion Syndrome / diagnosis
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Post-Concussion Syndrome / psychology
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Post-Concussion Syndrome / therapy
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Sertraline / therapeutic use
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Shyness
Substances
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Antidepressive Agents
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Sertraline