Psychological treatments for young children suffering from trauma-related symptomatology: Systematic review and partial meta-analyses of the current evidence-base for 12 methods

TF-CBT is currently the most empirically supported intervention for treating trauma-related symptoms among children ≤12 years. Findings are discussed in light of methodological limitations embedded in the literature reviewed and in relation to current international treatment guidelines for PTSD in children and youth. Future research should focus on studying treatments with meager or no evidence, developmentally sensitive method refinements and more diverse samples e.g., younger ages, cultural background, trauma type(s), and associated symptomatology.