Current and Future Approaches to Pediatric Anxiety Disorder Treatment

Am J Psychiatry. 2024 Mar 1;181(3):189-200. doi: 10.1176/appi.ajp.20231037.ABSTRACTThis overview critically appraises the literature on the treatment of pediatric anxiety disorders. The two established treatments for these conditions comprise cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and antidepressant medications. Many youths receiving these treatments fail to achieve remission, which creates a need for new treatments. After summarizing the literature on CBT and currently available medications, the authors describe research that lays a foundation for improvements in the treatment of pediatric anxiety disorders. This foundation leverages neuroscientific investigations, also described in the overview, which provide insights on mechanisms of successful treatment.PMID:38425255 | DOI:10.1176/appi.ajp.20231037
Source: The American Journal of Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research