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Evidence-based treatments for interfering anxiety in youth are reviewed, highlighting effectiveness, moderators, and implementation strategies like "flexibility within fidelity" for successful clinical practice.

Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • Interfering anxiety is a significant concern in youth.
  • Identifying and implementing effective treatments is crucial for this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review evidence-based treatment components for youth anxiety.
  • To summarize findings from randomized clinical trials on treatment effectiveness.
  • To discuss therapist decision-making and implementation strategies for empirically supported treatments.

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  • Systematic review of randomized clinical trials focusing on youth anxiety.
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