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Reducing State Anxiety Using Working Memory Maintenance

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Cognitive behavior therapy for the anxiety triad.

Olga Jablonka¹, Alix Sarubbi, Amy M Rapp

¹Children's Day Unit, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute, 1051 Riverside Drive, Unit 74, New York, NY 10032, USA.

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Summary

This article reviews cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for child anxiety disorders, including separation anxiety, generalized anxiety, and social phobia. It covers current and novel treatments, diagnostics, and future research directions for these common childhood conditions.

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Reducing State Anxiety Using Working Memory Maintenance

Reducing State Anxiety Using Working Memory Maintenance

Published on: July 19, 2017

Area of Science:

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Clinical Psychology
Behavioral Therapy

Background:

Childhood anxiety disorders represent a significant public health concern.
The child anxiety triad includes separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and social phobia.
Effective treatment is crucial for long-term child well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for the child anxiety triad.
To review existing and novel CBT interventions for these disorders.
To outline future research directions in the field.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing and emerging CBT methods.
Analysis of diagnostic criteria and clinical presentations.
Examination of disorder-specific treatment innovations.

Main Results:

Cognitive behavior therapy is an evidence-based treatment for childhood anxiety.
Specific CBT protocols have been developed for separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and social phobia.
Innovations include tailored interventions and technology-assisted approaches.

Conclusions:

CBT offers effective strategies for managing the child anxiety triad.
Continued research is needed to refine treatments and address specific challenges.
Early intervention and tailored therapeutic approaches are key for optimal outcomes.