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Anxiety-related disorders: An overview.
Denise M Riordan1, Deepa Singhal2
1Northern Territory Department of Health, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|October 9, 2018
Summary
Anxiety disorders in children and adolescents cause significant distress and impact functioning. Early intervention with psychological therapies and prevention programs are crucial for positive outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Developmental Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Anxiety-related disorders are prevalent in children and adolescents, causing significant distress.
- These disorders impact social, emotional, family, and academic functioning.
- Family history of anxiety and family functioning are critical factors in assessment and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of comprehensive assessment for anxiety-related disorders in youth.
- To emphasize evidence-based psychological interventions as first-line treatment.
- To underscore the role of prevention strategies from the antenatal period through adolescence.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on anxiety disorders in child and adolescent populations.
- Emphasis on integrated assessment including child, parent, and family functioning.
- Discussion of evidence-based psychological interventions and pharmacotherapy.
Main Results:
- Psychological interventions are the recommended first-line treatment for childhood anxiety.
- Access to appropriate and adequate duration of therapy can be a significant challenge.
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors may be considered as adjuncts to psychological therapies.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive assessment and early intervention are vital for managing childhood anxiety disorders.
- Prevention programs targeting resilience and positive attachments are essential public health initiatives.
- Integrated treatment approaches, prioritizing psychological therapies, improve outcomes for children and adolescents with anxiety.
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