Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety Disorders in Youth

Authors

Laura D. Seligman, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Thomas H. Ollendick

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2011

Abstract

Cognitive behavioral therapies (CBTs) have been shown to be efficacious for the treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Randomized clinical trials indicate that approximately two-thirds of children treated with CBT will be free of their primary diagnosis at posttreatment. Although several CBT treatment packages have been investigated in youth with diverse anxiety disorders, common core components have been identified. A comprehensive assessment, development of a good therapeutic relationship and working alliance, cognitive restructuring, repeated exposure with reduction of avoidance behavior, and skills training comprise the core procedures for the treatment of anxiety disorders in youth.

Comments

© 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Original published version available at doi.org/10.1016/j.chc.2011.01.003

Recommended Citation

Seligman, L. D., & Ollendick, T. H. (2011). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders in youth. Child and adolescent psychiatric clinics of North America, 20(2), 217–238. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chc.2011.01.003

DOI

10.1016/j.chc.2011.01.003