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Cognitive-behavior therapy for childhood anxiety disorders
1School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|September 21, 2005
Summary
Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) effectively treats anxiety in children and adolescents through exposure, restructuring, and education. This adaptable therapy can be delivered individually, in families, or groups, with developmental and family factors considered.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Anxiety disorders are prevalent in children and adolescents.
- Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) has emerged as a leading treatment approach.
- Evidence from controlled trials supports CBT's efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the conceptual framework of CBT for child anxiety.
- To outline key treatment elements and implementation formats.
- To review developmental and family considerations in empirical literature.
Main Methods:
- Review of empirical literature on CBT for child anxiety.
- Description of core CBT components: behavioral exposure, cognitive restructuring, psychoeducation.
- Discussion of treatment adaptations for individual, family, and group settings.
Main Results:
- Multiple controlled trials confirm CBT's effectiveness for pediatric anxiety.
- CBT is adaptable to various formats, enhancing accessibility.
- Developmental and familial contexts are crucial for successful treatment.
Conclusions:
- CBT is a well-established, evidence-based treatment for childhood and adolescent anxiety.
- Treatment efficacy is supported across different delivery formats.
- Integrating developmental and family considerations optimizes therapeutic outcomes.