‘Practitioner Review: Differential susceptibility theory: might it help in understanding and treating mental health problems in youth?’
Open Access paper from the JCPP
The purpose of this review is to focus on the differential susceptibility theory as an alternative explanation of individual differences in mental health and examine its relevance in the treatment of mental health problems in young people. We provide an overview of differential susceptibility and related theories, and current relevant research in the field. We identify potential implications of differential susceptibility models for understanding and treating mental health problems in young people, whilst also highlighting important gaps in research that limit their application at present. Finally, we suggest directions for future research that will assist in the translation of differential susceptibility theories into clinical practice.
Authors: Elham Assary, Georgina Krebs, Thalia C. Eley
First published: 25 April 2023
https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13801
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