Implementation and Potential Benefits of Compassion Focused Therapy to Adolescent Mental Health: A Scoping Review

Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is a third-wave, action-oriented therapeutic approach that emerged as an outgrowth of cognitive-behavioral therapy. There have been few studies that share understanding about its implementation and potential benefits in adolescent mental health, particularly in a school setting. A scoping review of databases was conducted through advanced search options to address this gap in the literature. The purpose of the study is to scope CFT in the practice of school mental health among adolescents. The review focused on treatment outcomes and possible integration with other therapeutic programs. Findings revealed several themes related to Compassion Focused Therapy in school and mental health settings, as well as their implications for practice. The paper presented key findings on the use of compassion techniques for adolescent mental health, as the trend in the literature predominantly focuses on the adult population.