An advanced practice psychiatric nurse (APRN-PMH) is evaluating what the most effective intervention options might be for a child diagnosed with selective mutism. What are some options the nurse should consider? Select all that apply.

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3. A combination of family, school, and individual cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBTs) have been shown to be most effective in helping selectively mute children find their voice. For some children, use of selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may also be indicated. Hypnotherapy, parenting education, and brief-solution focused therapy are not considered to be effective treatments for this disorder.
5. A combination of family, school, and individual cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBTs) have been shown to be most effective in helping selectively mute children find their voice. For some children, use of selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may also be indicated. Hypnotherapy, parenting education, and brief-solution focused therapy are not considered to be effective treatments for this disorder.

An Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse (APRN-PMH) Is Evaluating What the Most