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Assessing and Treating Child Anxiety in Schools
Matthew P Mychailyszyn1, Rinad S Beidas1, Courtney L Benjamin1
1Department of Psychology, Temple University.
Psychology in the Schools
|August 5, 2017
Summary
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) effectively treats anxiety in youth. Adapting CBT for schools improves access to evidence-based care for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- School Mental Health
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Anxiety disorders are prevalent in youth and can lead to long-term negative outcomes.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a proven treatment for youth anxiety.
- Schools present a viable setting for delivering CBT interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss challenges and benefits of implementing CBT in schools.
- To outline methods for identifying anxious youth in educational settings.
- To detail key CBT components adapted for school-based anxiety treatment.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on CBT for youth anxiety.
- Discussion of implementation strategies for school environments.
- Emphasis on adaptation of CBT techniques for school-aged populations.
Main Results:
- Schools offer unique advantages and challenges for CBT delivery.
- Identification methods for anxious youth in schools are crucial.
- Adaptable CBT components can be effectively applied in schools.
Conclusions:
- Integrating flexible CBT into school mental health is vital for dissemination.
- Successful school-based CBT ensures continued evidence-based care for anxious youth.
- This approach supports children and adolescents struggling with anxiety disorders.
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